Leicester City Promoted Back to Premier League After Leeds United’s Defeat to QPR

Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock defeat at Queens Park Rangers on Friday, April 26.

QPR secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds, with goals from Ilias Chair, Lucas Andersen, Lyndon Dykes, and Sam Field.

The result leaves Leicester top of the Championship with 94 points with two games to play while Leeds stays second on 90 but with just one match left.

The match, which stands as Leeds’ most dismal defeat since their relegation from the Premier League, propelled “Foxes Never Quit” back into the English top flight.

Despite Leicester’s recent downturn in form, they had been leading contenders in the Sky Bet Championship. Even though they ultimately didn’t secure the title, their return to the top flight is now assured.

Leicester’s promotion serves as a timely diversion from their off-field challenges, including financial investigations for allegedly breaching Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).