All three promoted clubs to go down? The stats around relegation
Summary
The article looks at the chances of newly-promoted teams Burnley, Leeds, and Sunderland staying in the Premier League this season. It highlights how, in recent years, newly-promoted teams have often struggled to avoid relegation, pointing out the number of points usually needed to stay up.Key Facts
- In the past two seasons, all three newly-promoted teams to the Premier League have been relegated the following season.
- Only four times in Premier League history have all three promoted teams survived the season.
- Traditionally, 40 points are considered enough to stay in the Premier League, but recent seasons suggest fewer points may suffice.
- In the last ten seasons, teams finishing in 18th place averaged 32 points.
- Newly-promoted teams have struggled more recently; their best-performing team averaged 25.5 points over the past two seasons.
- High points tallies in the Championship do not guarantee Premier League survival; many successful Championship teams have been relegated the next season.
- Seven of the last 11 teams promoted through the play-offs were relegated the following season.
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