Teams relegated from the Premier League 1992/93 - 2023/24 Season? How relegation works in English football

The process of relegation in English football sees the bottom three teams of the Premier League drop to the EFL Championship at the end of each season. The financial and emotional impact on clubs and their supporters is significant, with the cost of relegation estimated between £88-£100 million ($110-$125 million). The battle for survival is intense, especially in the final weeks of the season.

In the 2022/23 Premier League season, Southampton, Leeds United, and Leicester City were relegated, while Everton narrowly avoided the drop on the final day. For the 2023/24 season, the newly promoted sides Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town struggled to adjust to the top tier and were relegated back to the EFL Championship, whereas Nottingham Forest managed to secure their place in the Premier League.

The rules governing relegation from the Premier League are straightforward: the bottom three teams at the season’s end are relegated to the second-tier EFL Championship. The only exception occurred at the end of the 1994/95 season when four teams were relegated as the league transitioned from a 22-team to a 20-team structure. Currently, teams finishing 18th, 19th, and 20th are relegated after completing 38 games. Tiebreakers are determined by points, goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head records.

Relegation battles are a significant aspect of each Premier League season. The '40-point safety mark' has historically been a target for survival, though recent seasons suggest that 36 points might suffice. Since 2000, reaching 37 points has generally ensured survival, with only four exceptions. The 2022/23 season marked the Premier League's 31st campaign, culminating in 94 relegation spots due to the inclusion of the exceptional 1994/95 season.

The history of relegated teams from the inception of the Premier League through the 1994/95 season shows a pattern of struggle and demotion that has evolved over the years, impacting the financial stability and future prospects of numerous clubs.