Southampton suffer historic early relegation after Tottenham loss seals Championship return
Southampton set an unfortunate new Premier League record as Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Tottenham sealed their relegation fate.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Southampton have made unwanted history as the first Premier League side relegated with seven games remaining. Their dismal campaign has yielded just 10 points from 31 matches (2 wins, 4 draws) – the league’s worst record this season.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Southampton’s relegation fate seemed sealed early after a disastrous start under Russell Martin, losing seven of their first eight matches. Despite replacing Martin with Ivan Juric, the Saints never recovered—setting another grim record as the first top-flight side to lose 25 of their opening 31 games. Now relegated in back-to-back Premier League seasons, they’ve also become the earliest team ever to drop with seven matches still remaining.
DID YOU KNOW?
“Southampton now face a battle to escape Premier League infamy, needing just two more points from their final seven games to avoid surpassing Derby County’s (2007-08) record-low 11-point season. Currently stuck on 10 points, the Saints are teetering on the edge of becoming the worst-performing team in competition history.
WHAT NEXT FOR SOUTHAMPTON?
Southampton’s survival hopes now hinge on their remaining fixtures, starting with a home clash against Aston Villa this Saturday, followed by an away trip to West Ham. Their most promising opportunity for a much-needed win may come on the first weekend of May when they face already-relegated Leicester City.
