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Leicester Lose Appeal, Six-Point Deduction Sticks

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Leicester City’s appeal against a six‑point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules has been rejected, cementing their 22nd‑place position.

Leicester City’s appeal against the six‑point deduction imposed for breaching EFL financial rules was denied, leaving the club 22nd in the Championship with five matches remaining. The sanction, which dropped them from 17th to 20th, now puts them a point adrift of safety and facing a possible relegation to League One.

Leicester Lose Appeal, Six-Point Deduction Sticks

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