How many teams get relegated from the Premier League?  

Three teams are relegated from the Premier League each season. The clubs who finish 18th, 19th and 20th in the final table go down to the Championship, with three promoted teams replacing them for the following campaign.  

What happens if teams finish level on points in the Premier League? 

If any clubs finish with the same number of points, their position in the Premier League table is determined by goal difference, then the number of goals scored, then the team who collected the most points in the head-to-head matches, then who scored most away goals in the head-to-head.  

If the two teams are in contention for the title, a European place or to avoid relegation, and cannot be separated by the tiebreakers above, the two sides may contest a one-off play-off game at a neutral venue to decide who finishes higher. To date, this has not happened in the history of the Premier League.  

Are West Ham relegated? 

Yes. West Ham's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on the Final Day. Despite beating Leeds 3-0, Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Everton ensured that West Ham ended the season in 18th place, joining Wolves and Burnley in the Championship for the 2026/27 season.

Are Wolves relegated?  

Yes. Wolverhampton Wanderers are 2025/26’s first relegated team. West Ham’s goalless draw at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace on 20 April 2026 made it mathematically impossible for Wolves to finish higher than 18th in the 2026/27 Premier League.  

Are Burnley relegated?  

Yes. Burnley will play in the Championship for the 2026/27 season. Burnley’s relegation was confirmed on 22 April 2026, after a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City at Turf Moor. That result meant the Clarets could no longer catch West Ham, who at the time were in 17th and one place outside the relegation zone. Their return to the Championship was sealed with four matches left to play.