The 1972–73 season was a disappointing one for the Foxes, finishing in 16th place in the final standings.

Their only highlights during the season were a 3-2 win over champions Liverpool at Filbert Street with a Keith Weller hat-trick after being 2-0 down and also holding them to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on the final day.

Results generally though throughout were poor and Leicester at one point were bottom at end of November.

A lack of goals as well were hard to come by but their tight defence with the experience of Cross and Manley proved dividends and the Foxes ensured survival with a solid run of just 2 defeats in their final 12 league games.

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