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Premier League: The three newly promoted teams return to the Championship for a second consecutive year

This season has once again highlighted the enormous challenges faced by newly promoted teams

Newsroom April 28 08:15

For the second consecutive season, the three newly promoted teams in the Premier League—Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton—have been relegated back to the Championship just one year after their coveted promotion. With four matches remaining, the three teams have lost all mathematical hope of remaining in the top flight of English football.

This marks the third time since the establishment of the modern format of the Premier League in 1992 that newly promoted teams have returned to the second division after just one season. This phenomenon first occurred in the 1997-98 season with Bolton, Barnsley, and Crystal Palace, while last season (2023-24) Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town met the same fate. The 2024-25 season repeated this pattern, with Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton experiencing the transition from the joy of promotion to the disappointment of relegation.

Disappointing Performances and Negative Records

This year’s battle for survival in the Premier League was nearly non-existent, as the three newly promoted teams displayed extremely poor performance from the outset. Their statistics are revealing:

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  • Southampton: The Saints confirmed their relegation seven matches before the end of the season, accumulating only 11 points (2 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses). The team risks matching the negative record of Derby County (2007-08) as the worst team to be relegated in major European leagues in the 21st century.
  • Leicester City: The Foxes, who shocked the world by winning the Premier League in 2015-16, returned as Championship champions with 97 points but were unable to meet the demands of the Premier League. With just 18 points from 34 matches and under the management first of Steve Cooper and then of Ruud van Nistelrooy, their relegation was sealed following a home defeat to Newcastle.
  • Ipswich Town: The Blues returned to the Premier League after 22 years away, but the dream lasted only briefly. With 4 wins, 9 draws, and 21 losses (21 points from 34 matches), Ipswich succumbed to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, confirming their return to the Championship.

Financial Blow and Challenge of Returning

Beyond their athletic failure, the three teams also face enormous financial losses. Promotion to the Premier League is accompanied by revenues of around €200 million, while staying for a season secures an additional €150 million. However, relegation denies these revenues, forcing the teams to redesign their plans in an extremely competitive league like the Championship, where promotion is particularly difficult.

This season has once again illuminated the massive challenges newly promoted teams face in the Premier League. Despite initial hope and significant financial benefits, remaining in the top tier proves to be a feat that requires much more than enthusiasm and money.

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