The club described the sanction as "disproportionate" despite a reduction from the originally sought amount. Leicester dropped to 20th in the table following the ruling and have since suffered two defeats. The Premier League also intends to appeal the commission's decision regarding late account submissions. New head coach Gary Rowett faces the challenge of keeping the club in the second tier.
Leicester appeal against six-point deduction
Leicester City have formally appealed against a six-point sanction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules. The deduction leaves the Foxes in the Championship relegation zone.