This club, which plays in the Midland Football League Premier Division, has repeatedly given fans and bettors big wins thanks to its persistent victories over the favourites. Founded in 1970, Leicestershire County Football Club is known for its attacking play and underdog spirit.
The match against Darlington Town in the 2024 playoffs
One of the most striking examples occurred on 4 May 2024 in the final of the Midland Football League Premier Division playoffs. Leek Town faced Darlington Town at Keys Park Stadium in Bradford. Darlington, who finished second in the regular season, were considered clear favourites with odds of around 1.50 at MadCasino to win, while Leek Town were priced at 5.00.
The match started tensely: Darlaston dominated the first half, creating several dangerous chances, but Lick Town goalkeeper Tom Pearry made three key saves. In the second half, in the 55th minute, Lik Town striker Jordan Peters broke through on the wing and scored after a solo run. Darlaston responded in the 72nd minute, equalising with a header from a defender. However, in the 88th minute, Lyke Town midfielder Cody Moir scored the winning goal from a corner, taking advantage of a mistake by the opposition's defence.
The final score of 2-1 earned Lyke Town promotion to the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands for the first time in the club's history. A record attendance of 1,110 spectators was recorded. This upset led to large payouts.
Victory over Continental Star in the 2011 Challenge Vase
In the 2010-2011 season, Leicestershire Town played in the Midland Combination Second Division and reached the Challenge Vase final. On 23 April 2011, at The Grange Stadium in Coventry, they played against Continental Star, a team from a higher division, which was the favourite with odds of 2.20. Lichfield Town, as the underdog with odds of 4.50, showed character.
The first half was evenly matched, with several shots hitting the crossbar from both sides. In the 35th minute, Leicestershire Town forward Mark Bradley opened the scoring after a pass from a midfielder, beating two defenders. In the second half, Continental Star increased the pressure, but in the 68th minute, a Lik Town counterattack ended with a goal by Jared Graves, who doubled the lead with a precise shot from 20 metres. The opponents responded in the 82nd minute, reducing the deficit, but Leic Town's defence held firm until the final whistle.
The 2-1 score was historic, bringing the club its first trophy in this competition. The match was memorable for Leic Town's aggressive pressing, which neutralised the favourites. The winnings were substantial: a £200 bet on a Lik Town win brought £900 to one player, while another, who bet £300 on over 2.5 goals (odds of 2.00), received £600.
Sensational result in the 2021 derby against Nuneaton Town
On 9 April 2021, in the FA Vase, Lick Town hosted Nuneaton Town at their City Ground stadium. Nuneaton, from the higher division (Northern Premier League), had odds of 1.30 to win, while the hosts were rated at 7.00 due to home advantage.
The match began with the visitors dominating: in the 12th minute, they opened the scoring with a long-range shot from a midfielder. Leicestershire responded in the 28th minute when the team captain scored with a header from a set piece. The first half ended 1-1. In the second half, Leicestershire took the initiative: in the 55th minute, a quick counterattack led to a goal from the striker, and in the 75th minute, a penalty was converted accurately. Nuniton reduced the deficit in the 85th minute, but there was not enough time for a comeback.
The 3-2 result in favour of Leic Town was a real sensation in the Staffordshire derby. The club showed excellent physical fitness, winning 70% of possession in the second half. This result led to payouts: one bettor won £3,500 from £500 on a Leic Town win.
Triumph in the JW Hunt Cup against Boldmer Avon in 2023
In the JW Hunt Cup final on 22 April 2023, Leic Town faced Boldmer Avon on neutral ground in Birmingham. Boldmer, the division leaders, were priced at 1.80, while Lick Town were at 4.00. It was a tough match: Boldmer scored the first goal in the 20th minute after a defensive error.
Lick Town equalised in the 42nd minute with a long-range shot from the winger. In the second half, the hosts took the lead in the 60th minute thanks to a solo run by the forward, and in the 78th minute, the defender scored from a free kick. Boldmer responded in the 89th minute, but Leicestertown held on to win 3-2. This victory brought the club its second consecutive cup in its history. The match was highly intense, with a total of 15 corners. Winnings included £4,000 from a £1,000 bet on the win and £1,500 from £300 on a 1 handicap for Leic Town.