Leicester City Football Club is an English football club that plays in the English Premier League.

The team is based at Walkers Stadium with a capacity of 32,500.

History

Leicester City was formed in 1884.

Leicester remained a strong top-half side for years to come, particularly under Brendon Rodgers, who led them to the 2021 FA Cup crown, before being sacked amid a relegation battle in the 2022-23 season.

Afterbeing relegated in 2022-23, the Foxes regained their top-flight status at the first attempt under Enzo Maresca who led them to the 2023-24 Championship title.

Honours

  • Premier League Champions (1): 2015-16
  • Second Division/Championship Champions (8): 1924–25, 1936–37, 1953–54, 1956–57, 1970–71, 1979–80, 2013–14, 2023-24
  • Third Division/League One Champions (1): 2008–09
  • FA Cup winners (1): 2021
  • League Cup winners (3): 1963–64, 1996–97, 1999–2000
  • Community Shield winners (2): 1971, 2021
Country England England
City Leicester
Founded 1884
Ground King Power Stadium
Nickname The Foxes
Coach Vacant
Website www.lcfc.com

The club is best known for a remarkable 2015-16 Premier League title under Claudio Ranieri, where the side achieved a football fairytale, winning the crown ahead of big spending opposition clubs despite having only been promoted the season prior. Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan were among the heroes of that season.

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