20 Top Facts About Leicester City

When we wanted to cover some facts about Liverpool, People loved it, the audience loved it. We cover interesting facts about Real Madrid because people follow Real Madrid as it is one of the biggest clubs in the world. 

Similarly, we thought clubs like Leicester City should be getting way more recognition than they get. Why not uncover some facts about these clubs? 

They might not have the aroma of the top 6 clubs in the Premier League but surely they are a heck of a team when they play there is a huge following of this club in Britain, so we bring you some interesting facts about this historic club to light up your excitement. 

1. The Biggest Underdog Story in Football History

Leicester City’s 2015–16 Premier League triumph is considered one of the greatest sporting miracles ever. At the start of the season, bookmakers had given them 5,000-1 odds to win the league, making it the most unexpected title win in football history.

2. The Club Was Almost Relegated to League One Before Their Title Win

Just two seasons before lifting the Premier League trophy, Leicester City was at the bottom of the Championship (English second division) and barely survived relegation to League One in the 2014 season. Their incredible turnaround is one of football’s most inspiring comeback stories.

3. The 'Great Escape' Season (2014–15)

Before winning the Premier League, Leicester was at the bottom of the table for 140 days during the 2014–15 season. However, they won 7 of their last 9 games, securing a remarkable escape from relegation.

4. Jamie Vardy’s Rise from Non-League Football to a Premier League Legend

Jamie Vardy, who played a key role in Leicester’s title-winning season, was playing non-league football with Fleetwood Town in 2012. In just four years, he went from earning £30 per week to breaking records in the Premier League and winning the league title.

5. Vardy’s Record-Breaking Goal Streak

During the 2015–16 season, Jamie Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record by scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League games, a record that still stands.

6. First Club Outside the ‘Big Six’ to Win the Premier League in the Modern Era

Leicester City became the first team outside of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham to win the Premier League since its formation in 1992.

7. They Played at ‘Filbert Street’ for Over 110 Years

Before moving to the King Power Stadium in 2002, Leicester City played at Filbert Street for an astonishing 111 years (from 1891 to 2002). The ground was known for its tight atmosphere and was one of the most intimidating places for visiting teams.

8. The Club’s Name Changed from ‘Leicester Fosse’ to ‘Leicester City’

Leicester City was originally known as Leicester Fosse, but after World War I, they rebranded as Leicester City in 1919. This was partly because Leicester was granted city status around the same time.

9. Leicester’s Incredible FA Cup Story

Leicester City lost four FA Cup finals (1949, 1961, 1963, 1969) before finally winning their first-ever FA Cup in 2021, defeating Chelsea 1-0 with a stunning goal from Youri Tielemans.

10. They Became the First Club to Win the FA Cup with a Goal Ruled by VAR

Youri Tielemans’ goal in the 2021 FA Cup final was the first-ever goal to win an FA Cup final that was checked and confirmed by VAR.

11. They Are One of the Few Clubs to Win the Premier League and the FA Cup Without a ‘Big Six’ Budget

Unlike other clubs that won both the Premier League and FA Cup, Leicester City managed to achieve these titles without massive financial backing compared to teams like Manchester City or Chelsea.

12. Leicester City Is Owned by a Thai Duty-Free Business

Leicester City’s owner, King Power, is a major duty-free business based in Thailand. The late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2018, played a huge role in transforming the club’s fortunes.

13. They Hold the Record for the Most Points in a Championship Season

In 2013–14, Leicester City won the Championship title with 102 points, one of the highest totals ever recorded in the second division.

14. Kasper Schmeichel Followed His Father’s Legacy

Leicester’s long-time goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel followed in the footsteps of his father, Peter Schmeichel, by winning the Premier League. This made them one of the only father-son duos to have both won the title.

15. They Became the First English Club to Beat Sevilla in a European Knockout Tie

Leicester City, in their debut Champions League season (2016–17), eliminated Sevilla in the Round of 16. They became the first English club to knock out the Spanish side in a European knockout tie.

16. They Have One of the Smallest Stadiums in the Premier League

The King Power Stadium has a capacity of just over 32,000, making it one of the smallest grounds in the Premier League compared to clubs like Old Trafford (74,000) or the Emirates (60,000).

17. They Have Won More League Cups Than Some ‘Big Six’ Clubs

Leicester has won the EFL Cup (League Cup) three times (1964, 1997, 2000), more than Arsenal (2) and the same as Manchester City at the time before their recent dominance.

18. Leicester’s Record Transfer Signing

Their most expensive transfer signing as of 2024 is Wesley Fofana, who joined from Saint-Étienne for £36.5 million before later being sold to Chelsea for £70 million.

19. First Champions League Quarter-Finalists from the Championship Era

Leicester became the first club to reach the Champions League quarter-finals just one year after being in the Championship. Their European run in 2016–17 was remarkable, beating Sevilla and facing Atletico Madrid in the last eight.

20. Their Club Badge Features a Fox for a Unique Reason

Leicester’s nickname, The Foxes, comes from Leicestershire’s history of fox hunting, which has been a tradition in the region for centuries.

Leicester City’s story is one of perseverance, underdog success, and breaking records that many thought were impossible. Whether it’s their historic Premier League win, FA Cup triumph, or European adventures, they have cemented themselves as one of English football’s most remarkable clubs.