JD Sports Regulatory News (JD.)

17 June 2016

JD Sports Fashion Plc

AGM Trading Statement

Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman of JD Sports Fashion plc (''the Group''), the leading retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, will make the following trading statement to shareholders attending its AGM today:

"On 14 April 2016, the Group announced record results for the year ended 30 January 2016. The Board stated that it was encouraged by the continued positive trading across our core fascias in the year to date and that it continued to believe the Group was very well positioned for profitable growth. We have, in recent weeks, seen a further boost to sales from the UEFA Euro 2016 Tournament. Consequently, we are well positioned to deliver an excellent first half year result. We face strong comparatives for the remainder of the year but our strong start will help facilitate delivery of current market expectations."

Enquiries:

JD Sports Fashion Plc Tel: 0161 767 1000

Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman

Brian Small, Chief Financial Officer

MHP Communications Tel: 0203 128 8100

Andrew Jaques

Barnaby Fry

Gina Bell