Leicester City’s descent from Premier League champions to the brink of relegation to League One marks one of the most dramatic downfalls in modern football. Just a decade ago, the Foxes were celebrating their extraordinary Premier League title win, but now they face the very real threat of dropping into the third tier if they fail to secure a victory against Hull City. Here’s a look at Leicester’s rollercoaster journey over the past ten years.
The Glory Years: Premier League Champions (2015-16)
Leicester’s crowning achievement came in the 2015-16 season under Claudio Ranieri, when the club defied all odds to win the Premier League title. Finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, Leicester clinched their first-ever top-flight title, earning them a place in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in club history.
The Fall from Grace: Managerial Changes and Decline (2016-2022)
Following their historic triumph, Leicester quickly fell back to earth. In February 2017, Ranieri was sacked despite guiding the club to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Under new management, Leicester never quite found their footing, finishing 14th in the Premier League that season. The club underwent several managerial changes, with Claude Puel and Brendan Rodgers taking charge in subsequent years. Despite some highs, including an FA Cup victory in 2021, Leicester’s decline continued, culminating in relegation at the end of the 2022-23 season.
A Brief Return to Glory and a Sudden Decline (2023-2026)
After suffering relegation in 2022-23, Leicester quickly bounced back by winning the Championship in 2023-24, with Jamie Vardy netting 20 goals to lead the charge. However, their return to the Premier League was short-lived. A disappointing 2024-25 season saw the Foxes relegated once again, finishing in 18th place after a poor run under Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The 2025-26 season offered some hope under Marti Cifuentes, but Leicester’s struggles continued. After a managerial change and a six-point deduction, the club found themselves on the brink of relegation to League One—just 10 years after their Premier League triumph. The Foxes’ dramatic fall from grace continues, leaving fans wondering what went wrong for a club that once made history.
