Leicester's King Power Stadium hosted a lively Championship contest on Tuesday evening, with Hull City leaving with a 2-2 draw that keeps the Yorkshire side firmly in the promotion picture. For Leicester, the result is another reminder of the work required as they navigate life back in the third tier next season.

Hull hold their nerve

Hull went into the match looking to consolidate their play-off position and left with a point that, combined with Wrexham's 1-0 win over Oxford, sees both sides level on 70 points in sixth and seventh respectively. Wrexham's superior goal difference of two means they edge above Hull for now, setting up a tense final-day reckoning.

The draw at Leicester keeps Hull in the mix for the top six with matches still to play. Phil Parkinson's Wrexham completing their campaign away to champions Coventry and then at home to Middlesbrough means nothing is settled yet. Hull will be watching those fixtures with close attention.

What it means for Leicester

Leicester are preparing for League One football next season, ten years on from their extraordinary Premier League title triumph. The 2-2 at the King Power is the kind of result that underlines the transition the club is managing, though their campaign at this level is already over in competitive terms.

The club's supporters have been through a turbulent spell off the pitch as well as on it. Reports of the owners seeking a sale have added uncertainty, and the squad has already been trimmed ahead of what promises to be a demanding League One campaign. Tuesday's draw offered little beyond a reminder that the football still needs to be played out.

The wider picture

The result at Leicester had direct consequences further up the table. Wrexham's victory over Oxford pushed the U's to the brink of relegation and lifted Wrexham above Hull into sixth. Oxford's 1-0 loss means John Mousinho's side had secured their Championship status regardless, but Wrexham and Hull now go into the final fixtures knowing that a single point separates them from the final play-off berth.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Coventry clinched the title with a 5-1 rout of Portsmouth, while Millwall moved three points clear of Ipswich and Southampton with a 3-1 win at Stoke to lock in a play-off place for the first time in 20 years.

Looking ahead to League One

For those tracking League One next season, Leicester's arrival brings significant interest. Their home attendances alone will dwarf most third-tier grounds, and the squad-building process is already under way. The club confirmed earlier this month that more departures are expected as Steve Cooper's successor looks to reshape the group for a very different challenge.

Pre-season friendlies and a summer transfer window will define how competitive Leicester can be from the off. The division's established clubs will not be rolling out the red carpet: Lincoln, who wrapped up the League One title on the same night, have already shown what a well-run third-tier side can achieve. Leicester will need to match that focus if they are to make an immediate return upwards.

Tuesday's draw was, in isolation, a footnote. In the broader story of where Leicester are headed, it is one of the final chapters before a new beginning at a lower level kicks off in August.

Frequently asked

Are Leicester City in League One next season?
Yes. Leicester City were relegated and will play in League One, the third tier of English football, in the 2026-27 season.
What happened when Hull played Leicester?
Hull City drew 2-2 at Leicester's King Power Stadium, a result that kept Hull level on 70 points with Wrexham in the Championship play-off race.
Who won the League One title in 2025-26?
Lincoln City wrapped up the League One title on 21 April 2026, securing the championship of the third tier.