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2014–15 Leicester City F.C. season

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Stadium
  
King Power Stadium

FA Cup
  
Fifth round

Premier League
  
14th

League Cup
  
Second round

Chairman
  
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Manager
  
Nigel Pearson Until 30 June 2015

The 2014–15 season was Leicester City F.C.'s 110th season in the English football league system and their 47th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football. They participated in the 2014–15 Premier League, their first time in Premier League in ten years, having been promoted from the Championship as champions and they also participated in the 2014–15 FA Cup and 2014–15 Football League Cup.

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The season saw Leicester finish 14th in the Premier League, securing another top flight season. Despite the club being marooned at the bottom of the table for four-and-a-half months between late November and mid-April, the Foxes managed to put together a run of seven wins from their last nine fixtures to survive comfortably.

Pre-season events

Note: This section does not include close season transfers or pre-season match results, which are listed in their own sections below.

  • 2 July 2014 – Matty James signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
  • 4 July 2014 – Wes Morgan signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.
  • 9 July 2014 – David Nugent signs a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2016.
  • 11 July 2014 – Alie Sesay signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2015.
  • 11 July 2014 – Liam Moore signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.
  • 11 July 2014 – Jeff Schlupp signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.

    • Kit and sponsorship

  • Kit Supplier – Puma
  • Sponsor – King Power

    • Friendlies

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    Events

    Note:This section does not include transfers or match results, which are listed in their own sections below.

  • 11 July 2014 – Jamie Vardy signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
  • 29 October 2014 – Andy King signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
  • 4 June 2015 – Marcin Wasilewski signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2016.
  • 29 June 2015 – Jeff Schlupp signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2019.

    • 2014–15 squad

  • This section lists players who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2014–15 season
  • Asterisks indicates player left mid-season
  • Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season
  • Italics indicate loan player

    • 2014–15 backroom staff

  • This section lists members of staff who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2014–15 season
  • Asterisks indicate member of staff left mid-season

    • Results summary

    Last updated: 17 May 2015.
    Source: Premier League

    Results by matchday

    Last updated: 17 May 2015.
    Source: Statto.com
    Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

    Matches

    The fixtures for the 2014–15 season were announced on 18 June 2014 at 9am.

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    FA Cup

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    Football League Cup

    As a Premier League club not participating in European club competitions, Leicester City entered the 2014–15 League Cup in the second round. The Foxes were drawn at home against Shrewsbury Town, with the game being played on 26 August. Leicester's League Cup campaign was short-lived as the League Two side recorded a shock 1–0 victory.

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    Friendlies

      Win   Draw   Loss   Upcoming fixture

    Club awards

    At the end of the season, Leicester's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters and the supporters club, saw the following players recognised for their achievements for the club throughout the 2014–15 season.

    Club statistics

    All data from LCFC.com

    Appearances

  • Starts + Substitute appearances.
  • Italics indicates loan player.
  • Asterisks indicates player left mid-season.
  • Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season.

    • Top scorers

  • * 1 own goal.

    • Disciplinary record

  • Ranking based on 1 point for a yellow card and 3 points for a red card.

    • Captains

    Last Updated: 26 May 2015

  • Only counts starts as captain

    • Suspensions

  • * Konchesky's red card vs. Aston Villa was rescinded on appeal.

    • Overall seasonal record


    Note: Games which are level after extra-time and are decided by a penalty shoot-out are listed as draws.

    References

    2014–15 Leicester City F.C. season Wikipedia
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