Though this did mean Leicester had qualified for Europe for the first time in their history. The club were knocked out in the first round of the European Cup Winners' Cup though, losing 3–1 on aggregate to eventual winners Atlético Madrid after beating Glenavon 7–3 on aggregate in the preliminary round.
Leicester qualified for Europe for the first time, but were eliminated in the first round of the European Cup Winners' Cup, losing to Atlético Madrid after beating Glenavon in the preliminary round.