On 1 January 2012, Vardy scored twice in a 6–0 win over Southport, and six days later the team lost 5–1 at home to local rivals Blackpool in the third round of the Cup.
1 Januari, 2012, Vardy mencetak 2 gol dalam kemenangan 6-0 melawan Southport, dan 6 hari kemudian timnya kalah 5-1 dari rival lokal Blackpool di ronde ketiga FA Cup.