Leicester City
The Foxes: a club that faced tragedy and carried on, playing in the top tier for a fifth straight season.
Leicester City FC is a professional English football club based in Leicester, East Midlands. The 2018–19 season was the club's 114th season in the English football league system and their 51st (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football. It was their fifth consecutive season in the Premier League. The season was marred by the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on 27 October, shortly after a 1–1 home draw against West Ham United.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- The Foxes
- Location
- Leicester, England
- Stadium
- King Power Stadium
Lore & Background
The 2018–19 season began with Leicester City competing in the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup. Pre-season friendlies were announced against Notts County, Valencia, Lille, Akhisarspor, and Udinese Calcio as part of a tour to Austria. The Premier League fixtures were released on 14 June 2018. The FA Cup third round draw was made live on BBC by Ruud Gullit and Paul Ince from Stamford Bridge on 3 December 2018. The EFL Cup second round draw was made from the Stadium of Light on 16 August, the third round draw on 30 August by David Seaman and Joleon Lescott, and the fourth round draw live on Quest by Rachel Yankey and Rachel Riley on 29 September. The season's annual club award ceremony was held on 7 May 2019, with categories voted for by players and supporters.
Reader's Guide
Leicester City's 2018–19 season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. The club competed in three competitions: the Premier League (their fifth consecutive season in the top tier), the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup. Pre-season friendlies were scheduled against Notts County, Valencia, Lille, Akhisarspor, and Udinese Calcio. The Premier League fixtures were announced on 14 June 2018. The FA Cup third round draw took place on 3 December 2018. EFL Cup draws occurred on 16 August (second round), 30 August (third round), and 29 September (fourth round). The club's annual award ceremony was held on 7 May 2019.
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