Just nine years ago, Leicester City pulled off the impossible. They were Premier League champions, shocking the world at 5000/1 odds. Now, they’ve hit a historic low. They are relegated for the second time in three seasons.
This is not just a setback. It’s a collapse.
A Record No Club Wants
Leicester’s 1–0 defeat to Liverpool sealed their fate. But the warning signs were there long before Sunday’s match. The Foxes have now gone nine consecutive home matches without scoring a single goal — a Premier League record no club has ever reached. That’s nearly half a season without fans seeing the ball hit the back of the net at the King Power Stadium.
For perspective, during their fairytale 2015–16 title run, Leicester scored in 17 of 19 home games, with 35 goals at home alone. From fortress to ghost town, the transformation has been brutal.
Lineker: “No Parallel in Modern Soccer”
Former Leicester striker Gary Lineker didn’t hold back. “From champions to relegated twice in eight years — there’s no parallel,” he said. “And to go nine home games without scoring? That’s unthinkable.”
Leicester’s fall hasn’t just shocked fans. It stunned the wider soccer world.
The Stats Behind the Slide
The numbers tell the full story.
- Goals conceded: 73 (double their total from the title-winning season)
- Goals scored at home: 11 (joint-lowest in the league)
- Managerial changes: 3 since last season alone
- Permanent managers since 2016: 7
Jamie Vardy, once the league’s most feared forward, has just 7 goals this season. Creativity, cohesion, and confidence — all missing.
From FA Cup Glory to Championship Struggles
Leicester’s 2021 FA Cup win under Brendan Rodgers was meant to be a launchpad. Instead, it was the last real high point. Since then, recruitment has faltered, strategies have failed, and belief has drained from the stands.
Financial Hit and Betting Fallout
This relegation will sting on the balance sheet. The club faces around £80 million in lost revenue, plus the likely exit of key players.
In the sports betting world, the odds have flipped dramatically. Leicester, who began the season as long shots for relegation, became favourites to drop by March. Easybet punters followed the trend. Betting volumes around Leicester’s fixtures surged as the club’s form worsened.
Now, attention turns to whether they can rebuild in the Championship — and whether punters will back them for a quick return.
The Fanbase is Frustrated
Supporter anger is rising. Protests are growing. Empty seats at home matches speak volumes.
Director of Soccer Jon Rudkin is under fire, and even the usually admired owner Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha faces mounting pressure. Despite wiping out £124 million in debt last year, fans want accountability — and answers.
From Champions League to Championship
It’s hard to believe this is the same club that once knocked Sevilla out of Europe and faced Atlético Madrid in a Champions League quarter-final.
The fall has been rapid, dramatic, and now painfully complete.
A Lesson to Every Club
Leicester’s collapse isn’t just a club tragedy — it’s a warning. Without strong recruitment, consistent leadership, and proper financial planning, even champions can crumble.
The 2016 miracle may always be remembered. But the aftermath? That’s become the real story now.
What Comes Next?
Leicester must regroup quickly. The Championship is ruthless, and automatic promotion is never guaranteed. Whether they bounce back or sink deeper depends on what they do next, not what they’ve done before.
