History of Leicester City F.C. in Timeline

Leicester City F.C. is a professional football club located in Leicester, England. Currently playing in the Championship, the second tier of English football, the club's most notable achievement was winning the Premier League in the 2015-16 season, a historic and unexpected triumph. They have also won the FA Cup once and the League Cup three times. Their home ground is the King Power Stadium. The club is known for its passionate fanbase and has a rich history within English football.

1907: Promotion to First Division

In 1907, Leicester City finished as Second Division runners-up, gaining promotion to the First Division.

1919: Leicester Fosse becomes Leicester City

In 1919, Leicester Fosse F.C. was renamed Leicester City, coinciding with the town of Leicester gaining official city status.

1919: Reformed as Leicester City Football Club

In 1919, Leicester Fosse ceased trading and was reformed as "Leicester City Football Club".

1920: Adam Black Debuts for Leicester City

In 1920, Adam Black started playing for Leicester City, later holding the record for the most appearances in the league with 528 between 1920 and 1935.

1924: Won the Division Two Title

In 1924, Leicester City won the Division Two title.

May 1926: Peter Hodge Left as Manager

In May 1926, Peter Hodge left his position as manager.

1927: "Double Decker" Stand Built

In 1927, a new two-tier stand, nicknamed "the Double Decker", was built at the ground, persisting until its closure in 2002.

1928: Second Highest League Finish

In 1928, Leicester City recorded their second-highest league finish in 1928–29 as runners-up.

1934: Relegation in 1934-35

In 1934, Leicester City was relegated in 1934-35.

1935: Adam Black Ends His Career

In 1935, Adam Black stopped playing for Leicester City, finishing his career with 528 games between 1920 and 1935.

1936: Promotion in 1936-37

In 1936, Leicester City gained promotion in 1936-37.

1938: Relegation in 1938-39

In 1938, Leicester City was relegated in 1938-39.

1941: Adoption of "Post Horn Galop"

In 1941, Leicester City adopted the playing of the "Post Horn Galop" at home matches to signal both teams entering the pitch.

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1948: Fox Image Incorporated into Club's Crest

In 1948, an image of a fox was first incorporated into the club's crest.

1949: FA Cup Final Loss

In 1949, Leicester City lost one of their four previous FA Cup finals.

1949: Leicester City's First FA Cup final

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, having lost four previous finals in 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969

1954: Won Division Two Championship

In 1954, Leicester City won the Division Two championship.

1957: Returned to Division One

In 1957, Leicester City returned to Division One.

1960: Graham Cross Debuts for Leicester City

In 1960, Graham Cross started playing for Leicester City, later holding the record for the most Leicester appearances, with the defender playing 600 games between 1960 and 1976.

1961: FA Cup Final Loss

In 1961, Leicester City lost one of their four previous FA Cup finals.

1961: FA Cup Final and European Cup Winners' Cup

In 1961, Leicester City lost the FA Cup final and represented England in the 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup.

1961: First European Competition Since 1961

In 1997 and 2000, Leicester City qualified for the UEFA Cup, the club's first European competition since 1961.

1961: Leicester City's Second FA Cup final

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, having lost four previous finals in 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969

December 1962: Start of Winning Streak

In December 1962, Leicester City began a run of seven consecutive victories, which continued until March 1963.

1962: England's Representative in European Cup Winners' Cup

In 1962, Leicester City were England's representatives in the 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup.

March 1963: End of Winning Streak

In March 1963, Leicester City concluded a run of seven consecutive victories that began in December 1962.

1963: FA Cup Final Loss

In 1963, Leicester City lost one of their four previous FA Cup finals.

1963: Leicester City's Third FA Cup final

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, having lost four previous finals in 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969

1964: League Cup Win

In 1964, Leicester City won the League Cup for the first time, beating Stoke City 4–3 on aggregate.

November 1968: Matt Gillies Resigned

In November 1968, Matt Gillies resigned after a bad start to the season.

1969: FA Cup Final Loss

In 1969, Leicester City lost one of their four previous FA Cup finals.

1969: Longest Period in Top Flight Ended

In 1969, Leicester City's longest period in the top flight came to an end.

1969: Leicester City's Fourth FA Cup final

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, having lost four previous finals in 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969

1971: 1971 Charity Shield Incorporation

In 1971 the club decided to incorporate the 1971 Charity Shield into official records.

1971: Promoted Back to First Division and Won Charity Shield

In 1971, Leicester City were promoted back to the First Division and won the Charity Shield for the first time, beating Liverpool 1–0.

1972: Bukta Kit Manufacture

Between 1972–76 and 1990–92, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Bukta.

1973: FA Cup Semi-Final

In 1973, Leicester City reached the FA Cup semi-final in 1973–74.

1973: Last Time Without Conceding Home Matches

The 2023-24 EFL Championship season marks the first time since 1973 that Leicester City had four home matches without conceding.

1975: Forest and Derby Rivalry Intensifies

In 1975, when Brian Clough was appointed as Forest manager, the rivalry between Forest and Derby quickly intensified.

1976: Admiral Kit Manufacture

Between 1976–79 and 1983–88, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Admiral.

1976: Graham Cross Ends His Career

In 1976, Graham Cross stopped playing for Leicester City, finishing his career with 600 games between 1960 and 1976.

March 1977: Winston White became Leicester's first black player

On 19 March 1977, Winston White became Leicester's first black player in an away game at Stoke City.

1979: Umbro Kit Manufacture

Between 1979–83, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Umbro.

1980: Rivalry with Chelsea

A lesser rivalry with Chelsea dates back to around 1980.

1980: Second Division Championship

In 1980, Leicester City won the Second Division championship.

1982: FA Cup Semi-Final

In 1982, Leicester City reached the FA Cup semi-final.

1983: Admiral Kit Manufacture

Between 1983–88 and 1976–79, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Admiral.

1983: Ind Coope Shirt Sponsorship

In 1983, Ind Coope became the first sponsorship logo to appear on a Leicester City shirt.

1983: Promotion Achieved

In 1983, Leicester City achieved promotion.

1984: Last Time a Leicester Player Scored 20 Goals

Jamie Vardy became the first Leicester City player since Gary Lineker in 1984–85 to score 20 top flight goals for the club.

1985: Gary Lineker Sold to Everton

In 1985, Gary Lineker was sold to Everton.

1986: John Bull Shirt Sponsorship

From 1986 to 1987, John Bull sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

1986: Milne Left

In 1986, Milne left the team.

1987: Walkers Crisps Shirt Sponsorship

From 1987 to 2001, Walkers Crisps sponsored Leicester City's shirts, marking a long association with the club.

1987: David Pleat Replaced Milne

In 1987, David Pleat replaced Milne.

1988: Scoreline Kit Manufacture

Between 1988–90, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Scoreline.

1990: Bukta Kit Manufacture

Between 1990–92 and 1972–76, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Bukta.

January 1991: David Pleat Sacked

In January 1991, David Pleat was sacked.

1991: Brian Little Took Over

In 1991, Brian Little took over.

1992: Fox Leisure Kit Manufacture

Between 1992–2000, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Fox Leisure.

1992: Leicester City Beat Manchester United

On 21 September 2014, Leicester City produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Manchester United 5–3 at King Power Stadium, marking one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history. They became the first team to beat Manchester United from a two-goal deficit since the league's launch in 1992.

1992: Fox Head Featured on Club's Badge

Since 1992, the club's badge has featured a fox's head overlaid onto a cinquefoil, similar to the one used on the coat of arms of Leicester.

1992: Premier League Inception

Since the Premier League's inception in 1992, Leicester City became one of seven clubs to have won it.

1993: Playoff Final Loss

In 1993, Leicester City reached the playoff final and lost 4-3 to Swindon Town.

1993: Main Stand Demolished and Replaced

In 1993, the Main Stand was demolished and replaced by the new Carling Stand.

1994: Promotion from Playoffs

In 1994, Leicester City were promoted from the playoffs, beating Derby County 2-1 in the final.

1994: Manchester United Champions League Win

In 1994, Manchester United was one of the English teams before Leicester City in 2016 to win on their Champions League debut.

December 1995: McGhee Left the Club

In December 1995, McGhee left the club to take charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers and was replaced by Martin O'Neill.

1995: Manchester United's Victory

In 1995, Manchester United equaled the record for the highest margin of victory in Premier League history, defeating Ipswich Town 9-0 at home.

1996: Promotion to the Premier League

In 1996, Leicester City qualified for the Football League play-offs and beat Crystal Palace 2–1 in the final to gain promotion to the Premier League.

1997: League Cup Win

In 1997, Leicester City won the League Cup under Martin O'Neill.

1997: Newcastle Champions League Win

In 1997, Newcastle United was one of the English teams before Leicester City in 2016 to win on their Champions League debut.

1998: League Cup Finalists

In 1998, Leicester City were League Cup finalists in 1998–99.

1998: Football League 100 Legends

In 1998, The Football League produced a list of "100 legendary football players" to celebrate the 100th season of League football, including Premier League players and former Leicester City players.

1999: Le Coq Sportif Kit Manufacture

Between 1999–2005, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Le Coq Sportif.

1999: League Cup Runners-Up

In 1999, Leicester City were League Cup runners-up.

June 2000: O'Neill Left Leicester City

In June 2000, O'Neill left Leicester City to take over as manager of Celtic.

August 2000: Ranked as 2nd Most Violent Football Club

In August 2000, Leicester City was listed as the 2nd most violent football club in England and Wales.

September 2000: Defeat to Red Star Belgrade

On 28 September 2000, one of Leicester City's European appearances ended in a 3–1 defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Cup.

2000: Fox Leisure Kit Manufacture

Between 1992–2000, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Fox Leisure.

2000: League Cup Win

In 2000, Leicester City won the League Cup.

2000: Leicester became the 6th most successful team

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, having lost four previous finals in 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969, securing a second major trophy in the space of five years. The club subsequently became the 6th most successful team in English football since the turn of the century, as one of only five clubs to have won all three major domestic trophies since 2000.

2000: Success in English Football

Since 2000, Leicester City became one of only five clubs to have won all three major domestic trophies.

2000: Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup Wins

Since 2000, Leicester City is one of five clubs to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

2001: LG Shirt Sponsorship

From 2001 to 2003, LG sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2001: Sacking of Peter Taylor

In 2001, Peter Taylor was sacked after a poor start to the 2001–02 season.

October 2002: Club Went Into Administration

In October 2002, Leicester City went into administration with debts of £30 million.

2002: Walkers Stadium Sponsorship

From 2002 to 2011, Walkers Crisps sponsored Leicester City's stadium.

2002: Move to New Stadium

In 2002, Leicester City moved away from Filbert Street to a new 32,500-capacity all-seater stadium located less than 300 yards away.

2002: Stadium Move and Crest Changes

In 2002, the club's stadium move prompted changes to the crest, and the updated design was incorporated into the new stadium.

2002: Ground Closure

The "Double Decker", a new two-tier stand, built at the ground, was present until its closure in 2002.

2003: Alliance & Leicester Shirt Sponsorship

From 2003 to 2007, Alliance & Leicester sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

October 2004: Craig Levein Appointed

In October 2004, Craig Levein was appointed manager.

2004: First Colors Returned

For the 2004–05 season away kit, there was a return to the first colors worn by the club, albeit with black shorts instead of the original white.

2004: EFL Championship Name

In 2004, the competition became known as the Championship.

2004: First Premier League season since 2004

Leicester City started their first season in the Premier League since 2004 with a good run of results in their first five league matches.

2005: JJB Kit Manufacture

Between 2005–07, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by JJB.

2005: Leicester City's escape from relegation

In the 2014-15 season, Leicester became only the third team in Premier League history to survive after being bottom at Christmas. The other two being West Bromwich Albion in 2005 and Sunderland in 2014.

April 2006: Matty Fryatt Scores Fastest Goal

In April 2006, Matty Fryatt scored the fastest goal in Leicester City's history, netting after just nine seconds against Preston North End.

April 2006: Rob Kelly Appointed Manager Permanently

In April 2006, Rob Kelly was given the manager's job on a permanent basis.

October 2006: Milan Mandarić Interest

In October 2006, Milan Mandarić expressed interest in buying Leicester City.

February 2007: Takeover Formally Announced

On 13 February 2007, the takeover of Leicester City was formally announced.

April 2007: Rob Kelly Sacked

On 11 April 2007, Rob Kelly was sacked as manager.

May 2007: Martin Allen Appointed

On 25 May 2007, Martin Allen was announced as the new manager.

August 2007: Martin Allen Left

On 29 August 2007, Martin Allen left by mutual consent.

September 2007: Gary Megson Appointed

On 13 September 2007, Gary Megson was announced as the new manager of Leicester City.

October 2007: Gary Megson Left

On 24 October 2007, Gary Megson left after only six weeks in charge.

2007: Jako Kit Manufacture

Between 2007–09, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Jako.

2007: Topps Tiles Shirt Sponsorship

From 2007 to 2009, Topps Tiles sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2007: Ian Holloway Appointed Manager

In 2007, Ian Holloway was appointed manager of Leicester City.

November 2008: Start of Unbeaten Run

In November 2008, Leicester City began their longest unbeaten run in the league, which lasted until March 2009, spanning 23 games and culminating in the League One title.

2008: League One Season

During the 2008-09 season, Leicester City played in League One after being relegated from the Championship; they were promoted back to the second tier as 2008-09 League One champions.

March 2009: End of Unbeaten Run

In March 2009, Leicester City concluded their longest unbeaten run in the league, a 23-game stretch that began in November 2008 and secured them the League One title.

2009: Joma Kit Manufacture

Between 2009–10, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Joma.

2009: 125th Anniversary Edition Badge

For the 2009-10 season, the club's 125th anniversary year, a special edition badge was worn on the home and away kits.

2009: Loros Shirt Sponsorship

From 2009 to 2010, Loros sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2009: League One Champions

In 2009, Leicester City became champions of League One, securing their return to the Championship after being relegated the previous season. They won 2-0 against Southend United with two matches in hand.

July 2010: Paulo Sousa confirmed as manager

In July 2010, Paulo Sousa was confirmed as Leicester City's manager, replacing Nigel Pearson after Pearson's departure to Hull City.

August 2010: King Power Group Sponsorship and Acquisition

In August 2010, Leicester City secured a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with duty-free retailers, the King Power Group. Milan Mandarić sold the club to the Thai-led consortium Asian Football Investments (AFI), fronted by King Power Group's Vichai and his son Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, with Mandarić remaining as chairman.

August 2010: King Power's Stadium Renaming Plans

On 19 August 2010, it emerged that the new owners, King Power, had plans to rename the Walkers Stadium to King Power Stadium and increase capacity.

October 2010: Sousa Sacked, Eriksson Appointed

In October 2010, Leicester City sacked manager Paulo Sousa after a poor start to the season. Two days later, Sven-Göran Eriksson was appointed as his replacement.

2010: Burrda Kit Manufacture

Between 2010–12, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Burrda.

2010: King Power Shirt Sponsorship

From 2010 to 2021, and again from 2023 to 2024, King Power sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2010: Current Crest in Use

The design of the club's badge has evolved, and the current crest has been in use since 2010.

February 2011: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Appointed Chairman

On February 10, 2011, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was appointed as the new chairman of Leicester City, succeeding Milan Mandarić, who left to take over Sheffield Wednesday.

July 2011: Walkers Stadium Renamed King Power Stadium

On 5 July 2011, it was officially announced that the Walkers Stadium would now be known as the King Power Stadium.

July 2011: Highest Attendance for Non-Competitive Match

The highest-ever attendance for a non-competitive football match at King Power Stadium stands at 32,188, for a pre-season friendly against Real Madrid on 30 July 2011.

October 2011: Eriksson leaves Leicester City

On 24 October 2011, Sven-Göran Eriksson left Leicester City by mutual consent after an inconsistent start to the season. Shortly after, Nigel Pearson returned as his successor.

2011: Walkers Stadium Sponsorship

From 2002 to 2011, Walkers Crisps sponsored Leicester City's stadium.

2012: Puma Kit Manufacture

Between 2012–18, Leicester City's kit was manufactured by Puma.

2012: Pearson leads The Foxes to a sixth-place finish

In the 2012 season, Nigel Pearson led The Foxes to a sixth-place finish in the Championship play-offs.

December 2013: Start of Winning Streak

In December 2013, Leicester City began a run of consecutive victories in league football, achieving nine straight wins in the EFL Championship.

2013: Pearson leads The Foxes to a sixth-place finish

In the 2013 season, Nigel Pearson led The Foxes to a sixth-place finish in the Championship play-offs.

February 2014: End of Winning Streak

In February 2014, Leicester City concluded their run of nine consecutive victories in league football, a streak that began in December 2013 in the EFL Championship.

September 2014: Comeback victory against Manchester United

2014: Dismal run of form during the 2014-15 season

During the 2014–15 season, a dismal run of form saw the team slip to the bottom of the league table with only 19 points from 29 matches.

2014: Leicester City Clinch Promotion to Premier League

In 2014, Leicester City secured promotion to the Premier League after a ten-year absence, marked by a 2–1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday and losses by Queens Park Rangers and Derby County.

April 2015: Leicester City's escape from relegation

By 3 April 2015, Leicester City was seven points adrift from safety and at the bottom of the league table with only 19 points from 29 matches. However, they managed to secure seven wins from their final nine league matches, finishing the season in 14th place.

June 2015: Nigel Pearson Sacked

On 30 June 2015, Nigel Pearson was sacked as manager of Leicester City due to an unviable working relationship linked to public relations issues and his son's involvement in a "racist sex tape".

July 2015: Claudio Ranieri Appointed Manager

On 13 July 2015, Leicester City appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager ahead of the 2015–16 Premier League season.

August 2015: Current Record Home Attendance

The current record home attendance at the current stadium is 32,242, for a Premier League match against Sunderland on 8 August 2015.

2015: Rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur

A rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur formed as both teams battled to win the 2015–16 Premier League.

2015: Vardy Breaks Premier League Record

During the 2015–16 Premier League season, Jamie Vardy broke the Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League games, scoring 13 goals in the process.

2015: Premier League Champions rise

In 2015, Leicester City achieved a remarkable rise to become the Premier League champions. This achievement occurred only seven years after the club's time outside the top two levels of English football.

2015: Previous Record

In 2015-16, Leicester City had set a previous record of five consecutive wins during the Premier League title-winning campaign.

2015: Highest League Finish Prior to 2015-16

Prior to 2015, Leicester's highest league finish was second place in the top flight in 1928–29.

2015: All Blue Strip

Since the 2015-16 season, the club has played in an all-blue strip with the exception of the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons.

April 2016: Vardy Becomes First Since Lineker to Score 20 Goals

On 10 April 2016, Jamie Vardy became the first Leicester City player since Gary Lineker in 1984–85 to score 20 top flight goals for the club.

April 2016: Leicester City Qualifies for UEFA Champions League

On 10 April 2016, Leicester City qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history, following a 2–0 away win at Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur's 3–0 win over Manchester United.

May 2016: Leicester City Wins Premier League

On 2 May 2016, Leicester City won the Premier League title after Chelsea drew 2–2 with Tottenham Hotspur. Bookmakers offered odds of 5,000–1 at the start of the season, resulting in the largest payout in British sporting history.

December 2016: Ranieri Awarded Coach of the Year

In December 2016, Claudio Ranieri was awarded coach of the year and Leicester City team of the year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

2016: UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals

In 2016, Leicester City reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in 2016–17.

2016: Leicester City's Champions League Campaign

In 2016, Leicester City was placed in Group G of the UEFA Champions League, alongside Porto, Copenhagen and Club Brugge. In their inaugural Champions League campaign, they went undefeated in their first five matches to progress to the knockout stages as group winners.

2016: Champions League Debut

In the 2016-17 season, Leicester City debuted in the UEFA Champions League, becoming the third English team to win their debut match and the first to win away and win their opening three games while also keeping clean sheets in their first four games.

February 2017: Ranieri Dismissed as Manager

On 23 February 2017, Claudio Ranieri was dismissed as manager of Leicester City due to the club's continuing poor form. This led to upset in the media.

March 2017: Craig Shakespeare Appointed Manager Until End of Season

Following two victories as caretaker manager, on 12 March 2017, Craig Shakespeare was appointed as Leicester City's manager until the end of the season.

March 2017: Champions League Quarter-Finals

In March 2017, Leicester City reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, becoming the 50th club to achieve this milestone.

October 2017: Craig Shakespeare Sacked, Claude Puel Appointed

In October 2017, Craig Shakespeare was sacked as manager of Leicester City after a poor start to the season. He was replaced by Claude Puel on 25 October 2017.

2017: Siam Commercial Bank Sleeve Sponsor

For the 2017-18 season, Siam Commercial Bank became Leicester City's first sleeve sponsor.

October 2018: Death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

On 27 October 2018, Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died in a helicopter crash outside the club's stadium after a match against West Ham United.

2018: Adidas Kit Manufacture

Since 2018, Leicester City's kit has been manufactured by the German sportswear company Adidas.

2018: Bia Saigon Sleeve Sponsor

Since the 2018-19 season, Bia Saigon has been the sleeve sponsor for Leicester City.

February 2019: Claude Puel Sacked, Brendan Rodgers Appointed

On 24 February 2019, Leicester City sacked manager Claude Puel after a seven match winless run. Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was appointed as his replacement.

October 2019: Leicester City Record-Breaking Win Against Southampton

On 25 October 2019, Leicester City secured a 0–9 away win at Southampton, equalling the largest win in Premier League history and marking the largest away win in English top-flight history.

October 2019: The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Garden Opens

On 27 October 2019, The Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Garden opened, before The Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Statue was unveiled on 4 April 2022, which would have been Srivaddhanaprabha's 64th birthday.

October 2019: Record Away Victory

On October 25, 2019, Leicester City set the record for the highest margin of away victory in English top-flight history, defeating Southampton 9-0 at St Mary's Stadium, also tying the record for the highest margin of victory in Premier League history.

December 2019: Consecutive Victories

On December 8, 2019, Leicester City secured a 1-4 away win at Aston Villa, setting a new club record of eight consecutive victories in the top flight, surpassing their previous record of five consecutive wins during the 2015-16 season and seven consecutive victories between December 1962 and March 1963.

2019: Victories in Premier League Campaign

During the start of the 2019-20 Premier League season, Leicester City won 12 matches from their opening 16 fixtures, marking the most victories recorded at this stage in any of their previous league seasons.

2020: Tourism Authority of Thailand Shirt Sponsorship

From 2020 to 2021, the Tourism Authority of Thailand sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2020: Move to New Training Complex

In 2020, Leicester City moved into a new state-of-the-art training complex in Seagrave, Leicestershire.

2020: Transfer fees during the 2020 season

The club's finances were heavily impacted by the COVID pandemic, with the parent company King Power International Group being in the travel retail sector. Despite this, the club spent £57 million on transfer fees in the summer of 2020.

May 2021: Leicester City Win FA Cup

On 15 May 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time, defeating Chelsea at Wembley Stadium with a goal scored by Youri Tielemans.

May 2021: FA Cup Victory

On May 15, 2021, Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time in their history, with Youri Tielemans scoring the winning goal against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

August 2021: FA Community Shield Win

On 7 August 2021, Leicester City won the FA Community Shield for the second time in their history.

2021: FBS Shirt Sponsorship

From 2021 to 2023, FBS sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2021: FA Cup Win

In 2021, Leicester City won their first FA Cup title.

April 2022: Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Statue Unveiled

On 4 April 2022, The Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Statue was unveiled, which would have been Srivaddhanaprabha's 64th birthday.

April 2023: Brendan Rodgers Leaves Leicester City

On 2 April 2023, Brendan Rodgers departed from Leicester City after a four-year tenure, leaving the team in the relegation zone with ten games remaining in the season.

May 2023: Leicester City Relegated From Premier League

On 28 May 2023, despite a 2–1 home win over West Ham United, Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League due to Everton's victory over AFC Bournemouth.

May 2023: Relegation from Premier League

On May 28, 2023, Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League despite having the highest squad value and player wages outside of the Premier League's traditional 'Big-Six' clubs.

June 2023: Enzo Maresca Appointed as New Manager

On 16 June 2023, Enzo Maresca was appointed as the new manager of Leicester City, ready for the 2023–24 EFL Championship season.

December 2023: Stadium Extension Approved

In December 2023, plans were formally approved to extend the stadium's capacity to 40,000.

2023: Return to First Colors

For the 2023–24 season away kit, there was a return to the first colors worn by the club, albeit with black shorts instead of the original white.

2023: King Power Shirt Sponsorship

From 2023 to 2024, King Power sponsored Leicester City's shirts, and also from 2010 to 2021.

2023: Best Start to League Season

In the 2023-24 EFL Championship season, Leicester City made its best start to a league season to date, and the best in the competition's history since it became known as the Championship in 2004.

March 2024: Premier League Refers Leicester City to Independent Commission

In March 2024, Leicester City was referred to an independent commission by the Premier League due to an alleged breach of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the 2022–23 season.

June 2024: Enzo Maresca Leaves Leicester City to Join Chelsea

On 3 June 2024, Enzo Maresca departed from Leicester City to become the manager of Chelsea, ahead of the 2024–25 Premier League season.

September 2024: Leicester City Wins Appeal Against Financial Charges

On 3 September 2024, Leicester City's appeal against charges related to the 2022–23 financial year was successful.

November 2024: Ruud van Nistelrooy Appointed as Leicester City's New Manager

On 29 November 2024, Ruud van Nistelrooy was named as the new manager of Leicester City, five days after Steve Cooper was sacked.

2024: BC.GAME Shirt Sponsorship

From 2024 to 2025, BC.GAME sponsored Leicester City's shirts.

2024: Future Inclusion

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March 2025: Ranked Among Top 15 Clubs for Arrests

An article from March 2025 revealed that in the past five seasons, Leicester City were ranked within the top 15 clubs for the most arrests in English football.

April 2025: Leicester City Relegated From Premier League

On 20 April 2025, Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League for the second time in three years, with five matches remaining in the season.

May 2025: Leicester City Charged with Financial Rule Breaches

On 20 May 2025, Leicester City were charged by the Premier League with three breaches of the English Football League's financial rules for the 2023–24 season, while competing in the Championship.