Leicester City have appealed against a decision by the English Football League to deduct the club six points for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The independent disciplinary commission imposed the sanction after the club exceeded the permitted £39m loss threshold over a three-year period ending in the 2023-24 season. According to BBC Sport, the club has argued that the EFL lacked the jurisdiction to punish them because they were a Premier League member when the alleged breaches occurred.
The Foxes currently sit at the top of the Championship table. If the penalty is upheld, their lead over second-placed Leeds United would be reduced to a single point. Per reports from the English Football League, the club believes the charge is unlawful and has commenced legal proceedings to challenge the ruling. The appeal process is expected to be heard by an independent panel before the end of the current season. Club officials have remained silent on further details while the legal process continues.
