Leicester City: Supercomputer predicts chance of miracle Championship survival after defeat to Swansea
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Credit: Imago Sun 12 April 2026 9:21, UK Leicester City sank into further trouble on Saturday when they were beaten by Swansea City at the King Power Stadium. Zan Vipotnik’s second-half strike saw the Welsh side walk away with three points and left the Foxes four points away from safety in the Championship.Leicester have won just one of their last 17 games across all competitions, and look to be heading for a campaign in League One.
Leicester CityMatch statsSwansea City56%Possession44%19Shots86Shots on target11.37Expected goals (xG)0.6812Corners2Disgruntlement at the King Power Stadium has largely been directed towards Jon Rudkin and other members of senior management, who have allowed the club to get into this state. But frustrations have been levelled at the players, too, who appear to be rolling over and accepting relegation.Just five years ago, Leicester finished fifth in the Premier League and qualified for the Europa League under Brendan Rodgers.Just two years ago, Enzo Maresca’s side lifted the Championship title at the King Power Stadium.Two disastrous seasons have now left the Foxes on the verge of consecutive relegations, with a path trodden by the likes of Sunderland beginning to look like Leicester’s future.Opta‘s supercomputer has boosted the chance of relegation to a staggering 85.30 per cent, with a miracle now required to avert what looks inevitable.The four matches between Leicester and relegationNext week, Leicester will travel to Portsmouth for a certified relegation six-pointer.
Pompey’s shock win over Middlesbrough on Saturday lifted them out of the relegation zone, and they still have five games to play.Unfortunately, it does not get easier for the Foxes after that. Should Rowett’s team fail to win by then, they will, in all likelihood, have already been relegated by the time they travel to Blackburn Rovers on the final day.From there, the future is uncertain for a team who will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the greatest Premier League story of all time next month. 🦊 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leicester City Insider Access Get the full story from the King Power and Seagrave with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the East Midlands.