Leicester City’s Stunning Fall: From 2016 Premier League Winners to League One

It feels almost surreal that just ten years after their fairytale Premier League triumph, Leicester City are heading to the third tier of English football. The Foxes rocked the football world in 2016 with their historic title win, followed by FA Cup glory in 2021 and a Community Shield victory. But after relegation from the Premier League in 2025, a damaging 2-2 draw against Hull City sealed their drop to League One this season. A run of just one victory in 18 matches and a six-point deduction for financial breaches left Leicester rooted to the bottom. Turmoil off the pitch has only made matters worse, with fans questioning ownership and calls for a major overhaul growing louder. For a club once home to stars like Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, this collapse is a brutal reminder of football’s unpredictability and how quickly fortunes can change.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.