Leicester City relegated to third tier of English football 10 years after winning Premier League

Football
22 Apr 2026 • 6:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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Leicester City relegated to third tier of English football 10 years after winning Premier League

  • Leicester City have been relegated to League One, the third tier of English football, after a 2-2 draw against Hull City confirmed their fate.
  • This makes them the first former Premier League champions to drop into the third tier since Leeds United in 2007, marking a significant fall from grace since their 2015-16 title win.
  • The club's relegation was compounded by a six-point deduction earlier this season for breaching financial rules, a penalty upheld by an independent appeal board.
  • Leicester's poor form saw them secure only one win in their last 18 Championship fixtures, contributing to their slide down the table.
  • The Foxes had previously won the FA Cup in 2021 and reached the Champions League quarter-finals the season after their Premier League triumph.

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