Pride Park witnessed footballing pandemonium on December 6, 2025, as Leicester City overturned Derby County’s 2-0 lead to win 3-2 in the Championship’s fiercest rivalry. Jamie Vardy’s brace turned the tide, keeping the Foxes’ promotion dream alive.

The East Midlands Derby, born in 1893, has seen 128 clashes (Leicester 55 wins). Derby, revitalized under Paul Warne, hosted high-flying Leicester, chasing automatic promotion. Vardy vs. old foes added spice.

Derby stunned early: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing’s 7th-minute screamer opened scoring. Kenzo Goudmijn doubled in the 22nd from a corner scramble – 2-0. Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi hit the post; boos rang for Enzo Maresca’s men.

Post-break, Leicester exploded. Vardy headed home in the 48th – 2-1. Ndidi’s equalizer (65th) leveled. Vardy’s 82nd-minute poacher’s finish clinched it, silencing 30,000 Rams fans.

• Jamie Vardy (Leicester, 10/10): Two goals, eternal icon.
• Possession: Derby 45%, Leicester 55%.

A derby for the ages.

Leicester top the table; Derby fight relegation. Rivalry renewed – until next time.