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Premier League clubs that have never been relegated

By Jocelyn Taub

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 8: The Manchester United team celebrate on the pitch with the Premiership Trophy after becoming FA Carling Premiership Winners in the 1993-94 season at Old Trafford on May 8, 1994. Manchester United 0 Coventry City 0. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 8: The Manchester United team celebrate on the pitch with the Premiership Trophy after becoming FA Carling Premiership Winners in the 1993-94 season at Old Trafford on May 8, 1994. Manchester United 0 Coventry City 0. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images) /
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Manchester United players and retiring iconic manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrate with the Premier League trophy after winning the title for the 13th time, during their victory parade outside the town hall in Manchester, north west England, on May 13, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)
Manchester United players and retiring iconic manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrate with the Premier League trophy after winning the title for the 13th time, during their victory parade outside the town hall in Manchester, north west England, on May 13, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) /

Since the Premier League launched in 1992-1993 six original members have never faced relegation

The Premier League launched in 1992. Now in its 25th season 47 different clubs have been members of the 20 team league over the years. Of course that means that 27 former teams are no longer among the elite.

Some of the original members from the Premier League’s inaugural season include:

  • Blackburn Rovers
  • Coventry City
  • Ipswich Town
  • Leeds United
  • Norwich City
  • Nottingham Forest
  • Oldham Athletic
  • Queens Park Rangers
  • Sheffield United
  • Sheffield Wednesday
  • Wimbledon (Now MK Dons)

As you can see, a number of these teams have been out of the Premier League for quite some time. In the case of Wimbledon, the former London club moved to Milton Keynes and is now known as MK Dons.

With relegation and promotion a regular part of the English game, remaining in the Premier League is every club’s top priority. Up until last campaign there were just seven original members of the league. Unfortunately for Aston Villa they met that exact fate last year. Now there are just six clubs remaining that were original members of the league.

Of course there are a number of teams that have bounced up and down between leagues. However, three newer members have yet to face relegation.

Here is the list of Premier League clubs that have never been relegated:

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