Premier League A-Z: Leicester City
Leeds United are returning to the Premier League for the 2020/21 season after being crowned Sky Bet Championship champions.
There is much anticipation, with the Whites heading back into the top-flight for the first time in 16 years.
Ahead of the campaign, which is due to begin on 12th September, we take a closer look at our Premier League opponents in our A-Z.
Name: Leicester City
Nickname: The Foxes
Founded: 1884
Manager/head coach: Brendan Rodgers
Major Honours:
Premier League winners (1): 2015-16
League Cup winners (3): 1963-64, 1996-97, 1999-00
Charity Shield/Community Shield winners (1): 1971
Ground: King Power Stadium
Stadium capacity: 32,261
Distance from Elland Road: 101 miles
2019/20 league position: 5th (Premier League)
2019/20 top league goal scorer: Jamie Vardy (23)
2020/21 Premier League title odds: 100/1
2020/21 Premier League relegation odds: 40/1
Previous encounters: 123
Leeds United wins: 47
Draws: 33
Leicester City wins: 43
Last time at home:
Saturday 18th January 2014
Championship
Leeds United 0
Leicester City 1 (Nugent 88)
Last time away:
Tuesday 24th October 2017
League Cup
Leicester City 3 (Iheanacho 30, Slimani 71, Mahrez 88)
Leeds United 1 (Hernandez 26)
Did you know?
– Leicester have won the second-tier title seven times, a joint record with Manchester City
– Leicester hold the record for the most FA Cup final appearances without winning, reaching Wembley four times without success
– The Foxes have spent just one season outside of the top two tiers in England, in 2008/09 winning the League One title
From the photo archive:
Saturday 10th February 1973- Allan Clarke in action against his former side Leicester
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