Soccer-Premier League refers Leicester to independent commission over alleged rule breach

Leicester, who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the season, had failed to submit their audited financial accounts, the Premier League said in a statement. "The proceedings will be conducted in accordance with a timetable to be set by the independent commission," the league added.

The Premier League referred Leicester City to an independent commission on Thursday for an alleged breach of the league's spending rules during the 2022-23 season. Leicester, who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the season, had failed to submit their audited financial accounts, the Premier League said in a statement.

"The proceedings will be conducted in accordance with a timetable to be set by the independent commission," the league added. Leicester are second in the Championship, equal on points with leaders Leeds United, as they pursue promotion back to the Premier League.