Leicester City have been deducted six points by an independent disciplinary commission after being found to have breached the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). The punishment moves them to 20th in the Championship, level on points with West Bromwich Albion, who occupy the final relegation spot, and Blackburn Rovers, with Leicester outside the drop zone only on goal difference.
The breach related to the three-season period ending 2023-24, with losses exceeding the permitted £83m threshold by £20.8m. The commission also found the club failed to cooperate and failed to submit their financial accounts on time. The English Football League applied the sanction with immediate effect, citing its regulation 87.7 which allows it to implement equivalent punishments to those recommended by an independent Premier League commission.
Leicester said they are considering an appeal, describing the penalty as disproportionate. In a statement, the club said it was disappointed and would review the decision in full, adding that it remained committed to engaging constructively and ensuring any action is fair and proportionate. The Premier League noted that the commission accepted the club's improving financial position as a mitigating factor.
The club are also dealing with off-field matters, having sacked head coach Martí Cifuentes last month. Andy King, a member of the 2016 Premier League-winning squad, is in interim charge for Saturday's trip to Birmingham. Leicester are close to appointing a technical director and a new chief executive, with Jon Rudkin continuing as director of football.
