Leicester City have lodged an appeal against the six-point deduction imposed for breaching English Football League financial regulations.
The sanction, handed down by an independent commission earlier this month, dropped the Foxes into the Championship relegation battle. After further defeats, they now sit inside the bottom three, two points from safety.
Premier League also appeals
The Premier League has separately appealed the commission’s decision not to punish Leicester for the late submission of their annual accounts. League officials say they want the case resolved before the end of the EFL season to provide clarity for clubs and supporters.
Both appeals have been submitted to the chair of the judicial panel, who will appoint an appeal board to hear the matter.
Financial breach explained
Under Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), Premier League clubs are permitted losses of up to £105m across three years, reduced by £22m for each season spent outside the top flight. Following relegation, jurisdiction for Leicester’s case shifted to the EFL, and the club were sanctioned under its PSR framework.
The commission determined the relevant assessment period was 36 months rather than 37 — a point Leicester had contested — and concluded the club exceeded the £83m limit by £20.8m. Although a maximum 12-point penalty was available, the panel imposed six points, citing Leicester’s improving financial position.
When the punishment was announced, the club described it as “disproportionate” and argued it failed to properly reflect mitigating factors and the potential impact on their sporting ambitions.
New head coach Gary Rowett now faces the challenge of steering Leicester to safety while the outcome of the appeal process remains pending.
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