FA Community Shield Date Confirmed

Press Release
03 Jun 2021
1 Minute
Leicester City will take on Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 7 August, 2021.

- LCFC will play Manchester City on Saturday 7 August, 2021
- Game will take place at Wembley Stadium and kick-off at 5pm
- Information on spectator numbers and ticket allocations to be provided in due course

The traditional curtain-raiser between the winners of the Emirates FA Cup and Premier League champions will kick-off at 5pm and be broadcast live on ITV.

Leicester lifted the FA Cup for the first time in their 137-year history last month when Youri Tielemans struck the winner against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

The Foxes have appeared in the final twice before, most recently in August 2016 following the Club’s Premier League title win, and in August 1971, when they were victorious over Liverpool.

Further details on spectator numbers and ticket allocations will be provided in due course.

For further information on FA competitions, please visit TheFA.com