Leicester appeal against six-point deduction

Leicester City appeal against a decision to deduct them six points for breaching English Football League financial rules.

Leicester and Premier League appeal over club’s six-point deduction

Club unhappy sanction applied in Championship Premier League seeking additional punishment Leicester City’s legal battle with the Premier League continues to rumble on as both parties formally lodged appeals related to this month’s decision by an independent commission to deduct the club six points. It is understood the league believes Leicester should be punished additionally for the late submission of their annual accounts for 2023-24, to avoid setting a precedent, and said an appeal board will “urgently” hear the case to ensure it is resolved before the end of the English Football League season in May. Continue reading...

By Ben Fisher