22.04.2026 09:31
In the 44th week of the Championship, Leicester City was relegated to the third division after a 2-2 draw at home against Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı. Leicester City had achieved a historic success by winning the Premier League in the 2015-2016 season.
In the 44th week of the English Championship, Leicester City faced Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı. The match played at King Power Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw.
NO WINNER IN THE 4-GOAL MATCH
Hull City took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Liam Millar, to which Leicester responded in the 52nd minute with Jordan James. Increasing the pressure, Leicester went ahead 2-1 in the 54th minute with a goal from Luke Thomas but could not maintain the score. Hull City equalized to 2-2 in the 63rd minute with Oliver McBurnie, setting the final result of the match.
LEICESTER RELEGATED TO THE 3RD LEAGUE
With this result, Hull City rose to 70 points. Leicester City, which increased to 42 points, was mathematically confirmed to be relegated. Thus, Leicester City, which achieved a historic success by becoming the Premier League champion in the 2015-2016 season, was relegated to the 3rd League for the 2025-2026 season.