Ten Opening Days Of Significance
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Leicester City vs. Newcastle United
Although the opening day of the 1994/95 season ended in a 3-1 defeat by Newcastle United at Filbert Street on 21 August, 1994, it was still a memorable occasion for the Blue Army, who watched their side contest a Premier League fixture for the first time. Julian Joachim was on target for City, while goals from Peter Beardsley, Andy Cole and Robbie Elliott secured a win for Kevin Keegan's side.
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Leicester City vs. Watford
On 10 August, 2002, King Power Stadium hosted its first competitive fixture. A 2-0 success over Watford, courtesy of Brian Deane's brace, saw the Foxes get off to a fine start in 2002/03. They eventually gained promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the table.
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03
Leicester City vs. Southampton
Following City's promotion to England's top division, they welcomed Southampton to Filbert Way for what proved to be the first Premier League fixture at the year-old venue. Paul Dickov scored this penalty after just five minutes and Les Ferdinand headed home a second shortly after, but strikes from future Fox Kevin Phillips and James Beattie saw the match finish 2-2.
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Leicester City vs. MK Dons
City's match against MK Dons on 9 August, 2008 was Nigel Pearson's first game in charge of the Foxes, and the Club's maiden game in League 1. A double from Matty Fryatt earned a 2-0 triumph as the Foxes made an immediate return to the Championship.
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Leicester City vs. Swansea City
Nearly a year later, Leicester's 2009/10 Championship journey began with a comeback success over Swansea City. Ashley Williams had originally put the Welsh side ahead before Martyn Waghorn and Danny N'Guessan - pictured here - each scored in the space of four minutes to complete the win.
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Coventry City vs. Leicester City
A header from Lee Peltier on 6 August, 2011 proved to be enough for the Foxes to beat rivals Coventry City 1-0 at the Ricoh. Leicester eventually finished ninth in the division following the return of Nigel Pearson, who replaced Sven-Göran Eriksson.
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Leicester City vs. Peterborough United
Strikes from captain Wes Morgan and Andy King - who would later become the Club's all-time leading midfield goalscorer - earned a 2-0 win over Peterborough United on 18 August, 2012. Under Nigel Pearson, the Foxes reached the play-offs thanks to a dramatic win over Nottingham Forest, but were beaten by Watford in the semi-finals over two legs.
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08
Middlesbrough vs. Leicester City
Putting the heartbreak of their play-off exit behind them, City began 2013/14 with a hard-earned 2-1 win at Middlesbrough. Danny Drinkwater and Jamie Vardy were on target to kick-start a record-breaking season that ultimately ended in them winning the Championship.
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09
Leicester City vs. Everton
On 16 August, 2014, summer arrival Leonardo Ulloa's equaliser cancelled out Aiden McGeady's brilliant opener as City looked to start the 2014/15 Premier League season on the front foot. Steven Naismith then put the Toffees back in front, before Chris Wood grabbed a vital leveller during Leicester's first Premier League match for a decade.
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10
Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Leicester City 4 Sunderland 2 - the beginning of a legendary season for the Football Club. The first of 23 Premier League wins in 2015/16 came courtesy of goals from Riyad Mahrez (2), Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton, who is pictured here. Ten months later, City are crowned champions of England.
