Leicester lose appeal against points deduction

Leicester lose appeal against points deductionPublished8 April 2026, 16:03 BSTUpdated 14 minutes agoLeicester City have lost their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. The sanction was imposed on the club in February by an independent commission and saw the Foxes fall from 17th to 20th, however they have since dropped into the Championship relegation zone and are a point adrift of safety with five games remaining. They were initially charged by the Premier League in May 2025 for profit and sustainability breaches relating to the 2023-24 season, when they were in the Championship. "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," a Leicester statement said., external "We know this has been a challenging period, and we thank our supporters for the backing they continue to give the team. "The responsibility now is to ensure these remaining games are approached with the focus and intent our current situation demands." More to follow. Related topicsLeicester CityChampionshipFootballMore on this storyLatest Leicester news, analysis and fan views Listen to Leicester City content on BBC Sounds AttributionSounds