Leicester City have confirmed their relegation to League One for the 2026-27 season. The club won the Premier League title in May 2016, but will now play in the third tier of English football. This movement follows a period of financial difficulty and a previous relegation from the top flight in 2023, according to Sky Sports.
The Premier League recently charged the club with breaching profitability and sustainability rules. These regulations permit clubs to lose a maximum of £105m over a three-year period. Per The Guardian, the club failed to submit audited financial accounts for the previous cycle.
Legal proceedings regarding these financial breaches remain ongoing with the English Football League. The club previously returned to the Premier League in 2024 before suffering successive relegations. Leicester City officials stated they are disappointed by the recent sporting outcomes. The squad will begin its new campaign in August 2026 as the first former Premier League champions to fall to the third division.
