The 2023–24 season was the 119th season in the existence of Leicester City Football Club, and their 63rd (non-consecutive) season in the second tier of English football. This season marked the club's return to the Championship after nine consecutive seasons in the Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, they also competed in the season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
The Foxes officially sealed promotion back to the Premier League following Queens Park Rangers' 4–0 win against Leeds United on 26 April 2024.[1] Three days later, following a 3–0 victory away to Preston North End, Leicester secured the Championship title and their record eighth second-tier title with one match to spare.[2]
Players and squad numbers last updated on 10 May 2024. Appearances include all competitions.[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^On 12 January, Thomas returned back early from his season-long loan at Sheffield United.
^On 3 January, Appiah's loan at Maidstone was extended by a further three weeks.
Pre-season and friendlies
Leicester City announced that they would embark on a South East Asia tour as part of their pre-season preparations. The club played domestic friendlies against Peterborough United and Northampton Town, as well as a friendly against its sister club, OH Leuven, behind closed doors.[56] Leicester were due to play against Tottenham Hotspur on 23 July 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, before the match was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Leicester played against Liverpool in the Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy in Singapore on 30 July 2023.[57][58][59][60]
Leicester City entered the FA Cup in the third round, and won away to Millwall.[70][71] Leicester then won at home against Birmingham City in the fourth round,[72][73] and won away to Bournemouth in the fifth round.[74] Leicester were knocked out of the competition after losing in an away game to Chelsea in the quarter-finals.[75]
In August, Leicester progressed through the first and second rounds of the cup, winning away to both Burton Albion and Tranmere Rovers.[76][77] Leicester were knocked out of the competition away to eventual winner Liverpool in the third round.[78]