Welcome back to the blog. If you love football, you know there are few things more dramatic than the final weeks of a league season. For a handful of clubs, the math just doesn’t add up anymore. The trapdoor has opened, and the relegated English teams are now officially heading down to a lower division.
As of today, April 22, 2026, several teams have already had their fate sealed. While the top of the tables is all about champagne and celebrations, the bottom is full of tears, long faces, and a whole lot of soul-searching. Let’s grab a coffee, get cozy, and walk through the clubs waving goodbye to their current leagues – the full list of relegated English teams this season.
⚽ Premier League (Relegated to Championship)
Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves)
The first big domino to fall among the relegated English teams came from the Midlands. Wolverhampton Wanderers are officially heading back to the Championship after a brutal campaign. Wolves sit rock bottom with just 17 points from 33 matches and are a staggering 16 points away from safety. It’s a sad end to a solid eight-year run in the top flight, and they’re now one of the most surprising relegated English teams in recent memory.
Burnley
Joining Wolves in the drop zone are Burnley. The Clarets just couldn’t find their footing this season, and they’ve been confirmed as relegated English teams from the top flight. For a team that has become synonymous with bouncing between divisions, this feels like a familiar, yet painful, cycle repeating itself.
The Final Spot (Not Confirmed Yet)
While two relegated English teams are confirmed from the Premier League, the third spot is still up for grabs between Tottenham, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest.
🏆 Championship (Relegated to League One)
Leicester City
Wow. Just wow. It is hard to put into words just how far Leicester City have fallen. Ten years ago, they were lifting the Premier League trophy in the most shocking title win in football history. Yesterday, they became one of the most shocking relegated English teams to drop into League One.
A 2-2 draw with Hull City confirmed a second consecutive relegation. The Foxes will play third-tier football for the first time since 2009. It is a stunning, rapid decline for a club that once beat the odds.
🥉 League One (Relegated to League Two)
The following relegated English teams from League One are:
· Rotherham United – first to drop from League One after a 3-0 defeat.
· Northampton Town – confirmed after losing at Luton.
· Port Vale – sealed their demotion on the final day.
📉 League Two (Relegated to National League)
Morecambe
Morecambe suffered back-to-back relegations. A heavy 5-1 defeat to Woking saw them drop out of the National League, making them one of the saddest relegated English teams in recent history. The “Shrimps” have been plagued by financial struggles and off-field turmoil, and now they face the reality of playing regional football for the first time since 1995.
💬 Final Thoughts
It’s always sad to see a club leave their division, but that’s what makes the English football pyramid so exciting. Every match matters, and there are real consequences for failure.
To the fans of Wolves, Burnley, Leicester, Rotherham, Northampton, Port Vale, and Morecambe: we feel for you. But as they say, the Championship (and League One, and League Two) is a great league. There is always next season.
Which of these relegated English teams do you think will bounce back first? Let me know in the comments below!
I update this post as more teams have their fates sealed. Check back next week for more updates!
