1961–62 Leicester City F.C. season
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During the 1961–62 English football season, Leicester City F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.


Season summary

In the 1961–62 season, Leicester were England's representatives in the
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as result in reaching the
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the previous season but in the end, the Foxes were knocked out by eventual winners Atlético Madrid in the first round. In the league, Leicester's challenge never really got going and the Foxes were hovering around mid-table for most of the campaign and finished the season in 14th place. In the domestic cup competitions, Leicester's efforts ended in disastrous fashion. In the
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, the Foxes were beaten by Fourth Division side
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in the second round and in the
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, Leicester lost the third round replay to Stoke City despite having two goals ruled out for offside.


Final league table


Results

''Leicester City's score comes first''


Legend


Football League First Division


FA Cup


League Cup


European Cup Winners' Cup


Squad



References

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Leicester City Leicester ( ) is a city, unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest settlement in the East Midlands. The city lies on the River Soar and close to the eastern end of the National ...