adminLeicester City’s miserable 2025/26 season came to a frustrating end, as inconsistency, poor defending, and lack of cutting edge in attack ultimately led to their relegation to League One.
What began as a campaign with hopes of stability quickly turned into a disaster, with the Foxes struggling to find form throughout the season. Costly mistakes, missed chances, and underperforming players played a major role in their downfall, leaving fans deeply disappointed.
In their final outing, Leicester City FC boss Gary Rowett admitted his side lost control in the second half against Blackburn Rovers FC before Stephy Mavididi scored a late winner.
Moussa Baradji, Yuki Ohashi, and Todd Cantwell all came close for Blackburn, while Leicester had the better moments in the first half, with Balazs Toth making several key saves to keep the score level.
“I thought we actually started quite well. We were pretty much in control in the first half, had good possession, and got into some dangerous areas,” Rowett said.
“Perhaps we lacked a bit of incisiveness in the final third. We created good chances and probably should have gone ahead before half-time.
“Blackburn are a strong transition team and looked dangerous on the break.”
Rowett admitted the momentum shifted after the break.
“They pressed higher in the second half and caused us problems. It felt like they were the better team for a period, but we improved again after making changes.”
Despite the relegation, Rowett praised the supporters and backed the club to recover next season.
“I think the fans were amazing. Their support shows why this club can bounce back from this difficult moment.
“If we make the right decisions, we can have a strong season next year and compete at the top end of the division.”
However, while the manager struck a hopeful tone, fresh controversy has now erupted among supporters.
Winger Abdul Fatawu sparked outrage after openly admitting he was satisfied with his individual performance despite the team’s relegation.
Speaking to Ghanaian reporters at Accra International Airport, he said:
> “I feel amazing.
Actually, it is not good because I am a team player. It is not feeling good with the position we are.
I just say I feel happy with my performance, but I should have done better.”
Although he acknowledged the club’s poor position, many fans were angered by his comments, arguing that no player should feel satisfied after a season that ended in relegation.
The reaction online was immediate, with supporters criticizing what they see as a lack of accountability from players during one of the worst seasons in the club’s history.
For many, Fatawu’s statement perfectly sums up the disconnect between the squad and the fans and highlights why Leicester now find themselves preparing for life in League One.
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