Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules, leaving the club in deep trouble at the bottom end of the table with just five games remaining. However, the commission ruled that the standard 36-month period applied, confirming that Leicester had exceeded the EFL’s £83m limit by £20.8m. Since the deduction was announced, Leicester have managed just one win in 12 matches in all competitions, intensifying fears of a second successive relegation. The ruling also underlines the increasing impact of financial regulation across English football, with points deductions proving decisive in shaping league outcomes. For Leicester, the consequences are immediate and stark: five games to save their season and avoid another drop.

Source: Punch April 08, 2026 20:26 UTC