Leicester City Face Back-to-Back Relegation in 2026

Leicester City are on the brink of relegation to League One and could go down as early as Tuesday night.

Leicester City's Relegation Threat Looms Large Leicester City are on the verge of relegation to League One, a downward spiral that could be confirmed as early as Tuesday night. The Foxes must beat promotion-chasing Hull City to give themselves any hope of survival. However, even a win against Hull might not be enough to prevent relegation, as results elsewhere this week could still seal their fate. Leicester's relegation would mark one of the most unwelcome full-circle moments in sports history, considering their 5,000-1 Premier League title win of 2016, which came just seven years after they left League One. ## Dire Consequences of Leicester City's Demise The Foxes' downfall has been alarming, with their demise now a decade on from being crowned English champions and just five years after lifting the FA Cup. This would be their second relegation in as many seasons and third in four years, following a yo-yoing pattern between the Premier League and Championship. Leicester's relegation would also mean they have to navigate the third tier of English football, a significant setback for the club. The situation is dire, with the Foxes eight points adrift of safety with just nine points left to play for. ## Fans' Anger and Frustration Mount Leicester City fans are angry and frustrated with the team's performance, and one exchange with supporters even prompted Leicester's former England international Harry Winks to return a foul-mouthed verbal volley at supporters. Foxes goalkeeper Asmir Begovic acknowledged the frustrations of supporters, saying he could understand their feelings. Begovic also stated that the players share the frustrations of supporters, although the acrimony among fans runs deeper than dismal results produced by a squad with one of the biggest pay packets in the division. ## Begovic's Defiant Words and the Road to Survival Begovic said: "The belief is still there." He also argued that "everything is still possible" with three games left. Begovic believes that beating Hull City on Tuesday could change the situation significantly, but even that might not be enough to prevent relegation. The Foxes need a multitude of results to favour them in the next 12 days, including wins for West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday and Blackburn on Wednesday, as well as a Charlton draw. If those results go in their favour, anything but a win against promotion-chasing Millwall on Friday will seal their fate. ## Fans' Demands for Change Leicester City fans have been calling for changes, including owner Khun Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha to sell the club and sporting director Jon Rudkin to leave. Some supporters have even suggested that the club should turn to its youngsters to see out the season. Foxes fan Nimesh Patel said: "This is the worst I've seen them play in a long time." Patel also argued that a number of high-earning, high-profile players should be moved on in the summer.