Patson Daka & his Leicester City side have been relegated to the third tier of English football

Patson Daka and his Leicester City side have been relegated to the third tier of English football, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the former Premier League champions.

The drop was confirmed following a 2–2 draw with Hull City, sealing their fate in Sky Bet League One. A decade ago, the Foxes produced one of the most remarkable achievements in sporting history, winning the Premier League title against 5,000–1 odds, and they also lifted the FA Cup in 2021. This season, however, Leicester have managed just 42 points from a possible 132.

The match against Hull City began poorly for Leicester, as Liam Millar opened the scoring after 18 minutes. Asmir Begović mishandled a clearance, allowing the Canadian to advance into the box and curl the ball into the far corner.

The Foxes looked in danger of an early collapse, but they responded with renewed energy in the second half. Jordan James gave Leicester hope from the penalty spot after Abdul Fatawu was brought down by Lewis Koumas, leveling the score early in the half.

Momentum shifted further in Leicester’s favor moments later when Luke Thomas turned the game on its head, volleying home unmarked from the centre of the box.

The comeback appeared to be complete, but their joy was short-lived. Oli McBurnie equalised for the Tigers in the 63rd minute, firing home powerfully from close range to ensure the points were shared and condemn Leicester to relegation.

The fall is especially stark given Leicester’s recent European pedigree. In 2016–17, they reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, facing Atlético Madrid.

A decade on, they will now compete alongside sides such as Bromley, who have spent 132 of their 134-year history in non-league football.

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The relegation to League One represents a new low for a club that had become accustomed to defying the odds.