and their 54th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football.

[1]Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

The Foxes announced they would have friendly matches against Burton Albion,[57] Wycombe Wanderers,[57] Queens Park Rangers[58] and Villarreal[59] as part of the club's pre-season preparations.

[63] Leicester City entered the competition at the third round stage and on 6 December 2021 were drawn at home to Watford.

[67] Leicester City entered the competition in the third round due to participation in UEFA competitions and were drawn away to Millwall[68][69] and then at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round.