Leicester vs. Norwich – Essential Supporter Information

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30 Dec 2021
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Leicester City will begin 2022 with a Premier League encounter against Norwich City at King Power Stadium on New Year's Day (3pm kick-off).

The Foxes, who defeated the Canaries at Carrow Road earlier this season, are the hosts in the first match of the Club's 138th year. Ahead of that encounter, LCFC.com has all the details you'll need before heading to Filbert Way or following from home wherever you may be...

Who's starring on LCFC Radio? 

Ex-City defender Gerry Taggart will be providing his expert views as part of LCFC Radio's Matchday Live coverage this weekend.

Supporters can follow how all the action unfolds – for free - with Matchday Live, starting at 1:30pm as presenter Dan Bates speaks to former Foxes defender Gerry Taggart to preview the clash in a one-and-a-half-hour pre-match show that will also include contributions from another City legend, co-commentator Matt Elliott

Then, from approximately 2:50pm, Elliott will join Chris Parrott in the King Power Stadium press box to bring you minute-by-minute commentary of proceedings, throwing back to the studio at half-time and for 30 minutes after the conclusion of the match to dissect the key talking points.

While the Blue Army can tune-in to the pre and post-match coverage across @LCFC social media, in-play commentary is exclusively housed on the LCFC.com Match Centre.

How do I get match ready?

Those aged 18 years or over must have a valid NHS COVID Pass, or an alternative proof of a negative test result, to gain entry into the stadium.

Due to new COVID-19 regulations, supporters aged 18 and over will be required to complete and sign an online pre-registration form (valid for the season) to show they have understood and agree to updated conditions of entry. These require all adult supporters to have certification that demonstrates they are any one of the following:

- Fully vaccinated (currently a full course of vaccination without the need for a booster);
- Able to provide evidence of a negative lateral flow test in the 48 hours preceding the event;
- Eligible for medical exemption

This means that those aged 18 years or over must have a valid NHS COVID Pass, or an alternative proof of a negative test result, to gain entry into the stadium.

In addition to the requirement for supporters to pre-register, the Club is required to conduct COVID-19 certification spot checks at turnstiles, to ensure supporters are adhering to the requirements of the UK Government’s Autumn/Winter Plan B. It is therefore advised that supporters arrive early to allow time for these checks to take place prior to kick-off.

Supporters that fail to pre-register or provide appropriate COVID certification on request risk being refused entry and tickets will not be refunded.

Please click HERE for more information.

What's the officiating team?

The man in the middle on New Year's Day will be Tony Harrington.

Referee Tony Harrington will be assisted by Harry Lennard and Wade Smith, alongside fourth official Jonathan Moss. VAR, meanwhile, will be overseen by Peter Bankes and assistant Ian Hussin.

How can I watch the game around the world?

Foxes fans in attendance will be seeing City return to European action in a new competition.

Here's a list of international TV stations which will be broadcasting the maiden fixture of 2022...

Country Channel Local time
Australia Optus Sport 2am (Sunday)
Brazil ESPN 12pm
Canada DAZN 10am
China iQIYI Sports 11pm
Denmark Viaplay & Xee 4pm
Egypt beIN Sports 5pm
Germany  Sky Sports 4pm
Hong Kong NOW 11pm
India Disney+ Hotstar & Select HD 8:30pm
Mexico Sky Sports 9am
New Zealand Spark Sports 4am (Sunday)
South Africa Super Sport 5pm
Thailand truevisions 10pm
United States peacock 10am


Can't see your country listed? Click HERE for more broadcast times.

When does everything happen? 

The home of the Foxes, King Power Stadium.

All the key matchday timings for Leicester City’s latest top-flight home fixture...

Event Time
Matchday Live begins 1:30pm
Team news revealed on @LCFC social media 2pm
Live commentary starts on LCFC Radio 2:50pm
Kick-off 3pm
Full-time  4:50pm
Short highlights on LCFC TV 7pm
Clips on @LCFC social meda 10pm
Match of the Day on BBC One* 10:45pm
Extended highlights on LCFC TV 12am (Sunday)


* United Kingdom only.

What happened last time against Norwich?

Jamie Vardy wheels away in celebration after netting against Norwich.

Leicester City duo Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton found the net either side of a Teemu Pukki penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road back in August. The Norfolk club's last visit to the East Midlands, on the other hand, was a 1-1 draw in December 2019.

When can I catch match highlights?

The Foxes have encountered a tough and condensed fixture schedule over the festive season.

A two-minute highlights package is set to be available for Digital Members to watch for free on LCFC TV, via the Club's official website (free sign-up) approximately two hours after the full-time whistle.

Short clips are then set to be posted on Leicester City's official social media channels from midnight, alongside extended match highlights being available to watch on LCFC.com.

All times GMT unless stated otherwise.