Leicester City's relegation to League One has been confirmed after a 2-2 draw with Hull City. The Foxes will play in the third tier of English soccer next season.

What happened?

Leicester City's descent into League One is a shocking turn of events, given their Premier League title win in 2016. The team's poor form, combined with a six-point penalty for breaching English Football League regulations, sealed their fate. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 23rd in Championship | | Goals this season | 58 scored, 68 conceded | | Title race | 49 points behind leaders Coventry |

Why did Leicester City get relegated?

The team's high payroll and experienced players, including Patson Daka and Bobby Reid, were not enough to prevent the drop. Manager Gary Rowett's record of 1W-7D-3L in 11 games was also a contributing factor.

What comes next?

Leicester City will look to regroup and rebuild for the upcoming season in League One. The team's fans will be hoping for a quick return to the Championship, but for now, they must come to terms with their team's new reality. As of June 26, 2026, the team's league standing is a stark reminder of their struggles: 23rd in Championship, 46 pts, 12W-16D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDDLL.