History | Leicester City

Potted History

Formed in 1884, Leicester City Football Club, formerly known as Leicester Fosse until 1919, have experienced magnificent moments during their existence.

Honours

Leicester City have won every major honour in English football - the Premier League, the FA Cup and the League Cup - as well as many other divisional titles.

Managers

From Frank Gardner to Brendan Rodgers, a guide to the 47 managers who have overseen footballing matters at the Club over our history.

Players

Tales of yesteryear told by some of the most iconic people in our history who made them happen in a range of feature interviews.

Filbert Street

Filbert Street was the Club's home for 111 years and paid witness to some of the most special occasions in our history.

Records

Key numbers and statistics covering the entire history of Leicester City Football Club and its predecessor, Leicester Fosse.

The First World War

Fascinating and emotive stories behind Leicester Fosse and the First World War.

The Second World War

Discover how the Club adjusted to the challenges of wartime Britain between 1939 and 1945.