Lionesses v Jamaica - KP Stadium - Sunday 29 June

[davieG]

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/king-power-stadium-host-lionesses-england-women-euro-2025-jamaica?fbclid=IwY2xjawJstuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHh-uv3ToC2926A16CErWz1A4L4tr56-Kw5V4j1mlvD46moDrOeFxAW8tETWg_aem_XjUeM94mld2dUhgIZNDoSw

 

King Power Stadium will have the honour of hosting England Lionesses’ final match before UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, as the reigning European champions take on Jamaica in Leicester on Sunday 29 June (5pm kick-off).
England Women to play Jamaica at King Power Stadium on Sunday 29 June
Final match before Lionesses head to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland
Tickets available via the FA to My England Football members from Tuesday 22 April
Broadcast live on ITV Sport, this match will be a historic first meeting between the Lionesses and the Reggae Girlz, in a final warm up for Sarina Wiegman’s side before they take on France in their opening Group D game just a week later.
This fixture marks a proud return for elite international women’s football to King Power Stadium, following England’s memorable 1-0 victory against Belgium during a UEFA Women’s Nations League match in October 2023 – giving fans another opportunity to witness world-class international women’s football in Leicester.
The Lionesses face tough opposition in Jamaica, who themselves played a fixture at King Power Stadium in 2023. The Reggae Girlz went on to impress global audiences at the 2023 FIFA World Cup later that summer by reaching the knockout stages for the first time in their history and eliminating Brazil along the way.
Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: "Hosting England's final match before EURO 2025 is a tremendous honour for Leicester City. It highlights our ongoing commitment to promoting elite women's football and reinforces King Power Stadium's reputation as a venue for significant international sporting occasions.
“We look forward to welcoming both teams and their supporters for a special evening of football, as well as wishing Sarina and her squad the very best as they seek to retain the European title they won so memorably in 2022.”
The fixture may also hold special interest for our supporters, with LCFC Women midfielder 
 having recently been part of the Lionesses squads, while fellow Fox 
 represents Jamaica internationally.
England manager Wiegman said: “I am really pleased to be able to play a good game to finalise our EUROs preparations on English soil. Jamaica will be a difficult test, they’re a nation we haven’t faced before and a real opportunity for us to keep learning and growing as a team. They are building as a team themselves and have been doing really well, especially at the last World Cup. It will be a special occasion and atmosphere in a great stadium which we have performed well at in the past.
“We will do our best to put on a good performance and make it a memorable send-off moment for both the team and the fans. There will only be one week until our opening match against France in Zurich so this is an important milestone in our preparation.”
Tickets for the fixture will go on sale via the FA to My England Football members on Tuesday 22 April, with General Sale commencing on Thursday 24 April. All tickets will be available to purchase here - https://www.wembleystadium.com/Tickets
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[Leicesterpool]

Nice little honour, I'm surprised we are hosting a lioness fixture so soon. However we will take it! not like we have the England mens play here often. Day after my birthday as well.

Edited 16 April 2025 by Leicesterpool

[Jam down]

I am trying to buy tickets for England vs Jamaica on 29th July but want seats with Jamaican fans. Can you tell me the stands to buy tickets for please?

[Jam down]

Sorry 29th June

[Stuntman_Mike]

44 minutes ago, Jam down said:

I am trying to buy tickets for England vs Jamaica on 29th July but want seats with Jamaican fans. Can you tell me the stands to buy tickets for please?

I'd be surprised if there was a dedicated section. Surely it's not going to be segregated and everyone will just mix.

[Leicesterpool]

Ladies matches are never segregated 

[Jaspa]

Should be a decent turnout. 26k plus.

[accessory]

Remember seeing the Jamaica men's team here in 03 for a friendly vs Brazil (who were reigning world champions).

 

Stewards and police alike were remarkably relaxed about the consumption of illicit substances that afternoon. 😄

[Leicesterpool]

A nice good buzz around leicester much needed after the season we had.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Horrible looking blotches on the grass.

 

Edited 29 June 2025 by SouthStandUpperTier

[StanSP]

Love the new retro look of the pitch. 

[StanSP]

What a crap decision

 

[Foxes1]

England defending like Leicester, got away with one there.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Nothing the keeper could have done to stop that one!

[Foxes1]

38 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Love the new retro look of the pitch. 

Didn't you know Top uses it for training his polo ponies on it in the summer.🐴😄

[Corky]

Virtually nobody leaving early.

 

Can't be any traffic to beat today.

[Super_horns]

Probably saw more goals in one game than you did last season at home !

[ramboacdc]

How bad was the pitch to have people taking the piss out the pitch🤣

[CosbehFox]

Breath of fresh air being in the ground which is completely in with (even if it’s a very different type of crowd). 
 

We need the DJ anyway, some tunes played this afternoon 

[PhillippaT]

6 hours ago, CosbehFox said:

Breath of fresh air being in the ground which is completely in with (even if it’s a very different type of crowd). 
 

We need the DJ anyway, some tunes played this afternoon 

Looked like a decent crowd (unlike the pitch!) in the highlights?

Edited 30 June 2025 by PhillippaT

[rugbyblue]

Took my daughter.  I said at the time it made a change to be in the ground and not feel angry or want to vent at the players and manager.  Family atmosphere.  Great for the little kids.  Standing areas looking good.  And went in the normal "away" end.  Not somewhere we will usually get to sit/stand.  

Game was a bit of a no contest.  Cant see the point in VAR at a friendly.  It may have made a bit more of a game of it if jamaicas "goal" had stood.  I didnt see an issue with it at the time.  

[CosbehFox]

5 hours ago, PhillippaT said:

Looked like a decent crowd (unlike the pitch!) in the highlights?

Just under 26 thousand. Great to see so many kids captivated by it all. 

[rugbyblue]

4 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Just under 26 thousand. Great to see so many kids captivated by it all. 

Agree.  15/16 years ago id probably have been one of those that turn their noses up at womens football but since having a daughter ive had to change my views (justifiably).  Whilst there isnt the "edgy" atmosphere i grew up with in the men's game which excited me, as CosbehFox says the presentation for the kids is excellent.  So many girls getting interested and having their own heroes.  My daughter has even started playing and got in the school team, very much as a result of seeing the lionesses as much as our usual city games.  Great to see and the atmosphere is very family friendly.

[Leicesterpool]

The pitch looked the worst i seen it for a while. 

 

Positive performance and atmosphere from the England fans. I do feel the women play with pride and do appreciate the fans support something perhaps the men lack.

 

The only thing i hate is the mexico wave.