Premier League Relegation Battle: Who Will Go Down In 2025/26?

The Premier League table is beginning to take shape in the 2025/26 season. Teams are jostling for position at the top of the table – and those in trouble of relegation are starting to look over their shoulder.

Today, we’ll be looking at five teams who are in the most danger of relegation this season and evaluate their chances of survival. Who will beat the drop this year?

Leeds United

Before a ball was kicked, out of the three promoted teams, people generally believed that Leeds United would have the best chance of staying up this season. However, it hasn’t quite transpired like that.

Leeds currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, just a point above the relegation zone. Additionally, the Whites have won just one of their last six league games.

Their exploits in the January transfer window were commended, but they didn’t make any signings that have truly stood out – in particular, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has fallen short of the expected standards.

Burnley

Burnley started strongly this season, but have struggled to maintain any semblance of consistent form. They are, however, managing to pick up vital wins here and there.

Nevertheless, the Clarets are out of the relegation zone purely on goal difference. They will need to stop dropping points unnecessarily, especially as the two teams below them begin to gain traction.

Burnley came up with a good squad, containing excellent players such as Maxime Esteve and Josh Cullen – additionally, they also made some smart signings in the summer. It’ll be a bumpy ride, but they have everything they need to ensure their survival this season.

West Ham United

Burnley started strongly this season, but have struggled to maintain any semblance of consistent form. They are, however, managing to pick up vital wins here and there.

Nevertheless, the Clarets are out of the relegation zone purely on goal difference. They will need to stop dropping points unnecessarily, especially as the two teams below them begin to gain traction.

Burnley came up with a good squad, containing excellent players such as Maxime Esteve and Josh Cullen – additionally, they also made some smart signings in the summer. It’ll be a bumpy ride, but they have everything they need to ensure their survival this season.

West Ham United

There is never a dull day at Nottingham Forest – sadly, this is usually for all the wrong reasons. They have already churned their way through two managers this season, though the arrival of Sean Dyche has given them some much-needed stability.

The appointment of Ange Postecoglou was an unmitigated disaster. The Trees could not adapt to his style of management – and volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis was had little patience with the former Tottenham Hotspur boss.

Despite this, they are now picking up after a dismal start to the campaign. They have won four points in their last two games – but the damage may have already been done.

Wolves