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Leicester City are currently 22nd in the Championship, a point from safety with five matches remaining Leicester City have lost their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. The sanction was imposed on the club in February by an independent commission and saw the Foxes fall from 17th to 20th, however they have since dropped into the Championship relegation zone and are a point adrift of safety with five games remaining. They were initially charged by the Premier League in May 2025 for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) relating to the 2023-24 season, when they were in the Championship. "With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch, " a Leicester statement said. , external "We know this has been a challenging period, and we thank our supporters for the backing they continue to give the team. "The responsibility now is to ensure these remaining games are approached with the focus and intent our current situation demands. " Leicester charged with new financial rules breach Leicester docked six points for financial breaches Leicester were "disappointed" when it was announced they were docked six points on 5 February and described the punishment as "disproportionate". Under PSR, Premier League clubs cannot lose more than £105m over three years but the figure is reduced by £22m for every season a club spends outside the top flight. Despite being charged by the Premier League, the EFL took on the case following their relegation last year and they were found guilty of breaking PSR rules in the English Football League. Leicester had argued their case should have been considered over a 36-month period rather than 37 months, caused by a delay in submitting their accounts for 2023-24. The commission ruled that it should be 36 months meaning the club's overspend of the EFL's rules during that period was £20. 8m above the £83m limit. The Foxes appealed the decision two weeks later - and less than 24 hours after the club appointed Gary Rowett as their new interim head coach until the end of the season. Since they were deducted six points, Leicester's form has slumped further and they now face an uphill battle to survive a second successive relegation, after a run of just one win in 12 games in all competitions. Latest Leicester news, analysis and fan views Listen to Leicester City content on BBC Sounds Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe Leicester lose appeal against points deduction Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Catastrophic circumstances pull together a fractured family Uncanny returns with cold cases and new eyes Hugh Bonneville stars in new World Cup mockumentary How are economics and social media affecting young people's eating habits? Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? Alexander-Arnold fails to ease Tuchel concerns as Kane stars Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Sacked in the Morning. Audio Sacked in the Morning Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League? 54 years, 48 leagues, 2, 000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters Ranking football's greatest one-club men Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis. Video Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout. Video Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.