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Important update on 1476AMLeicester points deduction upheld as third tier looms
Reuters • April 9th, 2026 8:23 am
Leicester | Photo: Reuters
Second-tier Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction, a huge blow in their fight against another relegation that would plunge them far from their glory years a decade ago.
The Midlands club are 22nd in the Championship, one point from safety in the relegation zone and facing a drop to League One - the third tier of the English game - unless they can find form in their final five games of the season.
Leicester astounded the football world by winning the Premier League against the odds in 2016, but they were relegated last season.
They were docked six points earlier this year for breaches of strict Football League profitability and sustainability rules governing spending.
"An independent Commission's decision to recommend a six-point deduction on Leicester City Football Club this season has been upheld by an independent Appeal Board," the Premier League, which initiated the original investigation, said in a statement.
Leicester accepted the ruling.
"With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch," Leicester said.
"We know this has been a challenging period, and we thank our supporters for the backing they continue to give the team."
The Foxes continue their battle when they host Swansea City on Sunday (NZ time).
