Leicester City Cleared of Points Deduction Risk by EFL: Legal Battle Continues

Leicester City’s quest to return to the Premier League has hit a roadblock as they continue to face challenges off the pitch. The English Football League (EFL) recently announced that they do not have the power to deduct points from clubs for Premier League breaches, sparing Leicester from a potential setback in their promotion bid.

The club took legal action against the EFL, arguing that a points deduction while in the Championship would be unlawful. The EFL has now admitted that their regulations do not allow for such a sanction, providing some relief for Leicester.

Despite this positive development, Leicester’s financial troubles continue to loom large. The club’s total losses for their last three Premier League campaigns have exceeded £215m, well above the permitted limit of £105m over a rolling three-year period. This has led to the Premier League charging Leicester for breaching profit and sustainability rules, adding to their challenges as they aim for promotion.

Leicester’s frustration with the EFL’s actions is evident, with the club expressing their displeasure at the attempts to dock them points this season. The bitter taste of the situation remains as Leicester strives to navigate through these obstacles and secure a return to the top flight.

As Leicester maintains their focus on the pitch, their off-field issues serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that clubs face in modern football. With their promotion bid hanging in the balance, Leicester will need to overcome these hurdles and continue to push towards their goal of Premier League football.