Foxes crowned champions

Leicester returned to the Championship as League One champions with a 2-0 win at Southend.

Leicester return to the Championship at the first attempt

Two goals from Matty Fryatt ensured Leicester returned to the Championship at the first attempt as League One champions with a 2-0 win at Southend. Fryatt bagged the first from the penalty spot and then headed home a second to spark celebrations from the 2,141 travelling fans. Southend created the better chances either side of half-time, but it was Leicester who broke the deadlock in the 60th minute when referee Clive Penton awarded a penalty for handball against Simon Francis. Fryatt confidently fired his spot-kick low to the right, with Southend goalkeeper Steve Mildenhall diving the opposite direction, although the Leicester player was booked for over-celebrating his 30th goal of the season. And Fryatt ensured Nigel Pearson's Foxes took the title in the 69th minute when Lloyd Dyer's curling free-kick from the right bounced back off the crossbar and the striker headed home from close range. The Shrimpers' best opportunities came through Theo Robinson's 20-yard effort, which a diving David Stockwell turned around the post in the first half.

Southend United 0

Leicester City 2

Foxes crowned champions

Leicester return to the Championship at the first attempt

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