2003-04 Championship Title

Lore & Background

The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C., before becoming Leicester City in 1919. They moved to Filbert Street in 1891, were elected to the Football League in 1894, and moved to the King Power Stadium in 2002 (renamed in 2011). Leicester have won seven major trophies, including one Premier League, one FA Cup, three League Cups, and two FA Community Shields. Their 2015–16 Premier League title win attracted global attention.

In Their Own Story

The rain lashed against the floodlights at the Walkers Stadium on that final day of May. The air smelled of wet grass and anticipation as the Foxes lined up for one last push. Every tackle felt heavier, every pass more critical. When Dwight Yorke slotted the ball past the keeper in the dying minutes, a roar erupted from the stands that seemed to shake the very foundations of the new ground. It wasn't just a goal; it was the sound of a city breathing again after years of silence.

Reader's Guide

The club's 2003–04 Championship title: Leicester secured promotion on April 17, 2004, but the title was not mathematically confirmed until April 25, 2004, after a 1-1 draw with Rotherham United. Their points tally of 92 points was the record for the Championship at that time. Dwight Yorke scored 11 league goals (12 in all competitions).

Did You Know?

• Leicester City's 2015–16 Premier League title was their first top-flight championship.
• The club's record league win is 9-0, achieved against several opponents including Rotherham United in 1919.
• Leicester reached the FA Cup final in 1928, 1949, 1961, 1963, and 1969 before winning it in 2021.
• The club's longest period in the top division was from 1957 to 1969.