Leicester City have been docked six points after being found to have breached profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season.
Leicester, who play in the Championship, were docked the points after being found to be in breach of the English Football League’s (EFL) financial rules.
The punishment relates to Leicester City’s promotion to the Premier League in 2024.
Leicester have dropped to 20th in the Championship. Pic: EFL. Pic: Sky Sports
The deduction puts Leicester, who are currently 17th with 38 points, just above the relegation zone.
In a statement, the EFL noted “the decision of the independent Disciplinary Commission, appointed under Premier League Rules, which has confirmed that Leicester City FC breached the Profit & Sustainability Rules in the three-year reporting period ending with Season 2023/24”.
The commission “has recommended a deduction of six points,” it said, adding that the EFL Board, which had met to consider the decision, had “determined that the sanction should be applied to the Championship table with immediate effect”.
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