Rivalries
- Main articles: Leicester City F.C. and Nottingham Forest F.C. rivalry, Derby County F.C. and Leicester City F.C. rivalry, M69 derby
Leicester fans consider Nottingham Forest to be their primary rivals due to the historic socio-economic rivalry between the cities of Leicester and Nottingham, where the two clubs are based. The club's secondary rivals are Derby County with whom they both contest the East Midlands derby.
Despite being based in the West Midlands, Leicester's other rivals in more recent years have been Coventry City, who are based just 24 miles away. The game between the two clubs has become known as the 'M69 derby' taking its name from the motorway connecting the two cities.
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