How Leicester City Football Club does fan marketing emails
1. The Perfect Finishing Touch To Any Outfit! 💙
Objective
To drive immediate sales of Leicester City FC branded socks by promoting a limited-time multibuy offer that appeals to both adult and youth fans, encouraging them to complete their matchday outfit with team merchandise.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames socks not just as accessories but as the ‘perfect finishing touch’ to a fan’s outfit, emotionally connecting the product to identity and matchday ritual rather than just utility.
How to implement
By clearly separating adult and kids pricing with bold visual labels and consistent ‘3 for £X’ messaging, the campaign removes friction and makes the value proposition instantly digestible for both parent and individual shoppers.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or ‘Limited Stock’ indicator near the multibuy offer to create urgency, since the current design lacks any time-sensitive trigger that could boost immediate conversions. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet like ‘Over 5,000 fans bought this pack last week’ beneath the offer section to reinforce trust and FOMO without cluttering the visual flow.
2. Maresca On A 'Completely Different Game' In Tonight’s Reds Preview 🔴🔵👇
Objective
This email aims to build anticipation for Leicester City’s upcoming Carabao Cup match against Liverpool by highlighting managerial insights, player perspectives, and matchday logistics, while also driving merchandise sales and ticket purchases through integrated promotional sections.
Why this works
The email brilliantly leverages pre-match narrative tension by spotlighting the manager’s quote about a 'completely different game,' which frames the fixture as a strategic evolution rather than just another match, deepening fan emotional investment.
How to implement
By embedding real-time match logistics like kickoff time and opponent logos directly beneath the hero image, the campaign eliminates friction for fans seeking key info, turning visual excitement into immediate, actionable context without scrolling or searching.
Pro Tip
The 'Build Up' section features four article previews but lacks visual hierarchy or urgency cues, adding a 'Top Story' badge or countdown timer next to Maresca’s quote would prioritize the most compelling narrative and drive higher click-throughs. • The 'How to Follow' section promotes global audio commentary but buries the CTA under a generic 'Get Your Pass' button, replacing it with a time-sensitive phrase like 'Listen Live Tonight – Limited Access' would better align with the matchday urgency and boost conversions.
3. 🔵 'We Came With A Gameplan' - Further Saints Reaction 👇
Objective
To celebrate Leicester City’s 4-1 victory over Southampton by sharing match highlights, player and manager reactions, and driving engagement through merchandise, ticket sales, and hospitality bookings. The email reinforces team pride while converting fan excitement into commercial actions.
Why this works
The email masterfully leverages post-match momentum by leading with an emotionally charged hero image and bold score graphic, instantly validating fan pride and creating urgency to engage with the content before scrolling further.
How to implement
By featuring direct quotes from key players and the manager in digestible, visually distinct blocks, the campaign humanizes the victory and builds narrative depth, encouraging fans to click through for deeper storytelling rather than just skimming stats.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer or urgency indicator next to the 'WATCH HIGHLIGHTS' CTA to encourage immediate viewing, especially since match content loses relevance quickly after the final whistle. • Include a brief, bold stat or milestone (e.g., 'First 4+ goal away win since 2019') near the score to amplify the historic significance of the victory and deepen emotional resonance with long-term fans.
4. ‘Working Towards The End Goal’ – Maresca Previews Norwich 🟡 🔵
Objective
This email aims to build anticipation for Leicester City’s upcoming Sky Bet Championship match against Norwich City by highlighting manager Enzo Maresca’s strategic focus and team progress, while simultaneously driving ticket sales, merchandise purchases, and fan engagement through curated content and offers.
Why this works
The email masterfully ties the manager’s pre-match narrative to fan emotion by framing tactical progress as a shared journey toward a collective goal, making supporters feel invested in the team’s evolution beyond just the next game.
How to implement
By embedding a dynamic countdown to kickoff directly beneath the hero image, the campaign creates urgency without being pushy, subtly nudging fans to engage or act before the moment passes, which is especially effective for live sports audiences.
Pro Tip
The 'Need to Know' section about broadcast territories feels buried and lacks visual emphasis; relocating it closer to the top or adding a bold icon or banner would better serve fans seeking viewing info, especially for away supporters. • The CTA 'Kick-off!' is visually prominent but lacks directional clarity, adding a micro-copy like 'Watch Live' or 'Set Your Reminder' would better guide users toward the intended action, whether it’s streaming, attending, or checking broadcast details.
5. Benjamin, Secure Your Ticket For Everton Now! 🎟👇
Objective
This email aims to drive immediate ticket sales for Leicester City’s first home Women’s Super League match against Everton by creating urgency and highlighting key player returns and affordable pricing. It personalizes the message to the recipient while emphasizing limited-time value.
Why this works
The email opens with a personalized greeting and immediately anchors the reader to a high-stakes moment, the team’s first home game of the season, which builds emotional investment before presenting the offer.
How to implement
Pricing is strategically framed as a time-sensitive deal, with clear tiered pricing and a warning that matchday prices will increase, which leverages scarcity and encourages immediate action without sounding pushy.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer or 'limited seats remaining' indicator near the CTA to visually reinforce urgency and reduce decision latency for hesitant buyers. • Include a small testimonial or quote from a returning player or coach in the body to humanize the campaign and deepen emotional connection beyond just match logistics.
6. 👀 Here's FOUR Matchday Options For Brighton Women 4️⃣
Objective
To drive ticket and hospitality sales for the upcoming LCFC Women vs. Brighton Women match by presenting four distinct fan experience options, while also promoting merchandise and community events to deepen fan engagement and loyalty.
Why this works
The email brilliantly segments the matchday experience into four distinct, value-driven tiers, from general admission to premium hospitality, allowing fans to self-select based on budget and desired experience, which increases conversion likelihood by reducing decision paralysis.
How to implement
By anchoring the offer in urgency and community pride, mentioning the team’s recent home success and using inclusive language like 'roar on City in numbers', the email transforms a simple ticket sale into an emotional, tribe-driven event that fans feel compelled to join.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer above the four ticket options to visually reinforce urgency, since the match is only weeks away, this would leverage FOMO and nudge undecided fans toward immediate action without altering the email’s core structure. • Reorder the four matchday options to lead with the most popular or highest-margin offering (likely Matchday Hospitality), placing it second or third to avoid overwhelming new fans while still guiding them toward premium experiences after establishing baseline value.
7. 🦊 Countdown To Kick-Off ⏲️ Hear From Maresca & McAteer Pre-Blackburn 👇
Objective
This email aims to build anticipation for Leicester City’s upcoming match against Blackburn Rovers by delivering pre-game insights from the manager and player, while also driving merchandise sales, ticket purchases, and engagement with women’s and community content.
Why this works
The email brilliantly leverages pre-match narrative tension by featuring direct quotes from the manager and player, turning routine match previews into emotionally resonant storytelling that pulls fans deeper into the club’s identity and mission.
How to implement
By embedding product promotions within the matchday context, like the 23/24 third kit and personalized scarves, the campaign transforms fan enthusiasm into immediate commercial action without breaking the emotional flow of the content.
Pro Tip
Add a dynamic countdown timer above the 'Kick-off!' CTA to heighten urgency and matchday excitement, especially since the email is sent pre-game, this would visually reinforce the time-sensitive nature of the event. • Reorder the 'Tickets' section to appear immediately after the 'Build Up' content, fans reading pre-match analysis are most primed to buy tickets, so moving this CTA higher would capitalize on peak emotional momentum.
8. 📣 Limited Edition LCFC Personalised Scarf Has Returned 📣
Objective
This email aims to drive urgent sales of the limited edition personalised Leicester City FC scarf by creating scarcity around the 13 October deadline, while also cross-promoting matchday tickets and hospitality to deepen fan engagement and spending ahead of the first home game.
Why this works
The email brilliantly leverages time-sensitive urgency by anchoring the scarf’s availability to a hard deadline, 13 October, while tying it to a meaningful emotional trigger: gifting it for Christmas, which transforms a product into a sentimental experience.
How to implement
By placing the primary CTA directly beneath the offer details and above the cross-sell section, the email creates a natural conversion funnel that doesn’t let the reader’s attention drift before committing to the action, maximizing impulse-driven purchases.
Pro Tip
Add a visual countdown timer or 'Only X scarves left' indicator near the CTA to amplify scarcity, since the current text-based deadline lacks real-time urgency cues that could nudge hesitant buyers to act immediately. • Reposition the 'Matchday Hospitality' section above the 'First Home Game' banner to prioritize higher-value offers first, hospitality generates more revenue per customer, and placing it higher in the visual hierarchy could increase conversion rates for premium experiences.
9. ⏲️ KO Countdown: City Open 2026 With Blades Clash 🔵
Objective
This email aims to build excitement and drive immediate action ahead of Leicester City’s first match of 2026 against Sheffield United, while also promoting ticket sales, merchandise, and hospitality packages to deepen fan engagement and revenue generation.
Why this works
The email brilliantly leverages urgency by placing a live countdown to kickoff front and center, transforming passive readers into active participants with a clear, time-sensitive reason to act immediately.
How to implement
By integrating merchandise, ticketing, and hospitality into a single, visually unified flow, the campaign turns matchday anticipation into multiple revenue streams without overwhelming the user or diluting the core message.
Pro Tip
Add a dynamic countdown timer directly under the 'Kick-off!' CTA to visually reinforce urgency and create a stronger psychological nudge toward immediate ticket or merchandise purchase. • Include a short video or animated graphic in the hero section showing highlights from past matches against Sheffield United to heighten emotional engagement and context before the call to action.
10. 🦊 Stay On Course, Says Dewsbury-Hall - Your Saints Pre-Match 🔵👇
Objective
To energize fans ahead of the upcoming match against Southampton by sharing tactical insights, player updates, and matchday offers while driving engagement through merchandise, ticket sales, and hospitality packages.
Why this works
The email brilliantly blends real-time player sentiment with tactical context, using Dewsbury-Hall’s quote to humanize the pre-match narrative and build emotional anticipation among fans ahead of kickoff.
How to implement
By integrating trending merchandise directly beneath the match build-up, the campaign strategically capitalizes on fan momentum, turning emotional engagement into immediate commercial action without disrupting the narrative flow.
Pro Tip
Add a dynamic countdown timer above the 'Kick-off!' CTA to heighten urgency and visually anchor fans to the match’s imminent start, reinforcing the time-sensitive nature of pre-match engagement. • Reposition the 'Saint Foxes Hub Game Passes' section higher in the email, perhaps after the hero, to prioritize digital access for international fans, aligning with global supporter inclusivity goals.