Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Leicester City:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 37 | 25.00% | 45.00% |
| League | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 35 | 26.32% | 47.37% |
| National Cup Competitions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Other matches between sides representing Swindon Town and Leicester City:
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 27 APR 1991 | 
Leicester City (Home)
Leicester City (H)
|
W5 - 2 | S. Foley 3, M. Hazard pen., T. James (o.g.) | 10,404 |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 20 DEC 1992 | 
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L2 - 4 | M. Hazard, S. Walsh (o.g.) | 15,088 |
| EFL | 18 JAN 1992 |
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L1 - 3 | P. Bodin | 14,226 |
| EFL | 14 NOV 1970 | 
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L1 - 3 | P. Noble | 26,063 |
| FAC | 28 JAN 2012 | 
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L0 - 2 | - | 19,942 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 31 MAY 1993 |
Leicester City (Neutral)
Leicester City (N)
|
W4 - 3 | G. Hoddle, C. Maskell, S. Taylor, P. Bodin pen. | 73,802 |
| EFL | 14 NOV 1970 |
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L1 - 3 | P. Noble | 26,063 |
| EFL | 27 SEP 1969 | 
Leicester City (Home)
Leicester City (H)
|
D1 - 1 | P. Noble | 22,352 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 07 NOV 1987 |
Leicester City (Away)
Leicester City (A)
|
L2 - 3 | B. Barnes, J. Quinn | 8,346 |
| EFL | 31 MAY 1993 |
Leicester City (Neutral)
Leicester City (N)
|
W4 - 3 | G. Hoddle, C. Maskell, S. Taylor, P. Bodin pen. | 73,802 |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Leicester City:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Colin CALDERWOOD | 11 |
| Fraser DIGBY | 11 |
| Ross MacLAREN | 9 |
| Steve WHITE | 5 (+4) |
| Paul BODIN | 7 (+1) |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Leicester City:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jimmy QUINN | 3 |
| Steve FOLEY | 3 |
| Simon COX | 2 |
| Bobby BARNES | 2 |
| Arthur HORSFIELD | 2 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Leicester City (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Jon GITTENS | 70.0% |
| Steve FOLEY | 64.3% |
| Fraser DIGBY | 59.1% |
| Tom JONES | 58.3% |
| Duncan SHEARER | 58.3% |
Most appearances for Leicester City against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Steve WALSH | 10 |
| Gary MILLS | 8 |
| Paul REID | 8 |
| David OLDFIELD | 6 (+2) |
| Ali MAUCHLEN | 7 |
Most goals scored for Leicester City against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tommy WRIGHT | 3 |
| Gary McALLISTER | 3 |
| Jermaine BECKFORD | 2 |
| David LOWE | 2 |
| Julian JOACHIM | 2 |
Highest success % for Leicester City against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Paul RAMSEY | 60.0% |
| Richard SMITH | 60.0% |
| Tommy WRIGHT | 60.0% |
| Gary MILLS | 50.0% |
| David OLDFIELD | 50.0% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Video Footage
All available video footage for Swindon Town's matches against Leicester City:
Newspaper Reports
All available media reports for Swindon Town's matches against Leicester City:
Football Pink
SWINDON PUT AN END TO THE GOAL FAMINEFootball League Division Two
Swindon Town (0) 1
Leicester City (0) 1
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SWINDON TOWN ENJOY A 'HORSFIELD' DAYFootball League Division Two
Leicester City (0) 0
Swindon Town (1) 2
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NOBLE'S FIFTH MINUTE GOAL IS NOT ENOUGHFootball League Division Two
Leicester City (1) 3
Swindon Town (1) 1
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PROMOTION HUNTERS WIN IN LAST MINUTEFootball League Division Two
Swindon Town (0) 0
Leicester City (0) 1
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Leicester City:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 AUG 1896 | David SKEA | IN | |
| 18 MAY 1903 | Sep ATTERBURY | IN | |
| 23 NOV 1903 | Sam PEERS | IN | |
| 04 MAY 1905 | Archie LING | IN | |
| 30 JUN 1914 | Sammy SIMMS | OUT | £0 |
| 10 SEP 1915 | Sammy SIMMS | IN | guest |
| 05 AUG 1919 | Sammy SIMMS | IN | |
| 30 AUG 1938 | Cliff GROSVENOR | IN | |
| 12 JUN 1957 | Peter CHAMBERLAIN | IN | |
| 31 MAY 1978 | Mushy PAGE | IN | apprentice |
| 21 JAN 1984 - Mar 1984 | Ian ANDREWS | IN | loan |
| 20 JUN 1988 | Jimmy QUINN | OUT | tribunal |
| 12 JAN 2001 | Graeme WALTON | IN | apprentice |
| 19 MAR 2003 - 18 APR 2003 | Junior LEWIS | IN | loan |
| 07 JUL 2003 | Jon STEVENSON | IN | unattached |
| 21 OCT 2003 - 23 NOV 2003 | Junior LEWIS | IN | loan |
| 28 JAN 2020 - 2019/0 | Admiral MUSKWE | IN | loan |
| 01 JUL 2022 | Tyrese SHADE | IN | unattached |
| 05 JUL 2022 | Jake WAKELING | IN | unattached |
Friendlies and Minor Competitions
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN | 01 AUG 1998 |
Leicester City (Home)
Leicester City (H)
|
L1 - 2 | M. Walters | 3,194 |
About Swindon Town vs. Leicester City
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