2014–15 Leicester City F.C. season
The 2014–15 season was Leicester City F.C.'s 110th season in the English football league system and their 47th season in the top tier of English football. They participated in the 2014–15 Premier League, their first time in Premier League in ten years, having been promoted from the Championship as champions and they also participated in the 2014–15 FA Cup and 2014–15 Football League Cup.
The season saw Leicester finish 14th in the Premier League, securing another top flight season. Despite the club being marooned at the bottom of the table for four-and-a-half months between late November and mid-April, the Foxes managed to put together a run of seven wins from their last nine fixtures to survive comfortably.
Pre-season events
Note: This section does not include close season transfers or pre-season match results, which are listed in their own sections below.- 2 July 2014 – Matty James signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
- 4 July 2014 – Wes Morgan signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.
- 9 July 2014 – David Nugent signs a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2016.
- 11 July 2014 – Alie Sesay signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2015.
- 11 July 2014 – Liam Moore signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.
- 11 July 2014 – Jeff Schlupp signs a three-year contract extension until the summer of 2017.
Kit and sponsorship
- Kit Supplier – Puma
- Sponsor – King Power
Friendlies
Events
Note:This section does not include transfers or match results, which are listed in their own sections below.- 11 July 2014 – Jamie Vardy signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
- 29 October 2014 – Andy King signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2018.
- 4 June 2015 – Marcin Wasilewski signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2016.
- 29 June 2015 – Jeff Schlupp signs a four-year contract extension until the summer of 2019.
Players and staff
2014–15 squad
- This section lists players who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2014–15 season
- Asterisks indicates player left mid-season
- Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season
- Italics indicate loan player
2014–15 backroom staff
- This section lists members of staff who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2014–15 season
- Asterisks indicate member of staff left mid-season
| Position | Nationality | Name |
| Manager |  | Nigel Pearson |
| Assistant Manager | | Craig Shakespeare |
| Assistant Manager/Head of Recruitment | | Steve Walsh |
| First Team Coach/Goalkeeping Coach | | Mike Stowell |
| Forwards/Strikers Coach | | Kevin Phillips |
| Head Physio | | David Rennie |
| Academy Manager | | Jon Rudkin |
| Academy Coach | | Steve Beaglehole |
| Academy Coach | | Trevor Peake |
Transfers
In
Loans in
| Date from | Date to | Position | Nationality | Name | From |
| 31 August 2014 | 2 January 2015 | CF |  | Nick Powell | Manchester United |
| 2 February 2015 | 30 June 2015 | CB |  | Robert Huth | Stoke City |
Loans out
Released
Competitions
Premier League
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
The fixtures for the 2014–15 season were announced on 18 June 2014 at 9am.FA Cup
Football League Cup
As a Premier League club not participating in European club competitions, Leicester City entered the 2014–15 League Cup in the second round. The Foxes were drawn at home against Shrewsbury Town, with the game being played on 26 August. Leicester's League Cup campaign was short-lived as the League Two side recorded a shock 1–0 victory.Friendlies
Awards
Club awards
At the end of the season, Leicester's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters and the supporters club, saw the following players recognised for their achievements for the club throughout the 2014–15 season.| Player of the Year Award |  Esteban Cambiasso |
| Young Player of the Year Award |  Jeff Schlupp |
| Players' Player of the Year Award | Jeff Schlupp |
| Academy Player of the year Award | Ben Chilwell |
| Under-21 Player of the year Award |  Harry Panayiotou |
| Goal of the Season Award | David Nugent vs. Liverpool, 1 January 2015 |
| Performance of the Season | vs. Manchester United, 21 September 2014 |
Divisional awards
Club statistics
All data fromAppearances
- Starts + Substitute appearances.
- Italics indicates loan player.
- Asterisks indicates player left mid-season.
- Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season.
Top scorers
- * 1 own goal.
Disciplinary record
- Ranking based on 1 point for a yellow card and 3 points for a red card.
Captains
- Only counts starts as captain
| No. | Position | Nation | Name | Starts |
| 5 | CB |  | Wes Morgan | 40 |
| 1 | GK |  | Kasper Schmeichel | 1 |
| 3 | LB | | Paul Konchesky | 1 |
Suspensions
- * Konchesky's red card vs. Aston Villa was rescinded on appeal.
Penalties
Overall seasonal record
Note: Games which are level after extra-time and are decided by a penalty shoot-out are listed as draws.
| Games played | 42 |
| Games won | 13 |
| Games drawn | 8 |
| Games lost | 21 |
| Win % | 30.95% |
| Goals scored | 50 |
| Goals conceded | 59 |
| Goal difference | −9 |
| Yellow cards | 58 |
| Red cards | 4 |
| Worst discipline | Paul Konchesky |
| Biggest win | 5–1 |
| Heaviest defeat | 1–3 0–2 |
| Highest scoring match | 5–3 |
| Most appearances | 40 |
| Top scorer | 13 |
| Most assists | 8 |