Leicester City have been slapped with a six-point deduction by the EFL for breaching profit and sustainability rules during the 2023/24 season. The deduction drags the Foxes back into a relegation dogfight, with Leicester hovering just outside the drop zone on goal difference.  

Leicester were promoted from the Championship during the 2023/24 season as league winners, having amassed an impressive 97 points across the 46 matches. Following their promotion, the EFL's investigation into the alleged breaches was transferred over to the Premier League. 

Leicester - who finished 19th in the Premier League last season - were later referred to an independent commission, who determined the club had breached P&S thresholds by £20.8m over a three-year assessment. 

A statement from the EFL read: "Today, the independent disciplinary commission, appointed under Premier League Rules, has issued its decision confirming Leicester City FC breached (i) the P&S Rules in the three-year reporting period ending with Season 2023/24, and (ii) its obligations to disclose documents.

"It has recommended a deduction of six points. The EFL board has this afternoon met to consider the decision and in accordance with Regulation 87.7 has determined...