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Ipswich, Coventry, Hull Lead Relegation Odds for 2026-27

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ipswich Town, Coventry City and Hull City hold the highest relegation odds for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Opta assigns them 38.7%, 31.2% and 27.9% chances respectively.
Promoted clubs that earn eight points in their first five matches have never been relegated immediately.
Newcastle United’s survival hinges on its opening match against Liverpool after Eddie Howe’s exit and midfield exits.

History

Historical Context

In the Premier League’s first season (1992-93), the three promoted clubs – Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace – finished in the bottom three, showing the immediate relegation risk. In 31 seasons, at least one promoted side has been relegated in 27, and only four years (2001-02, 2011-12, 2017-18, 2022-23) saw all three survive, underscoring the TV-rights revenue gap.

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Story summary

Ipswich Town, Coventry City and Hull City hold the highest relegation odds for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Opta assigns them 38.7%, 31.2% and 27.9% chances respectively.
Promoted clubs that earn eight points in their first five matches have never been relegated immediately.
Newcastle United’s survival hinges on its opening match against Liverpool after Eddie Howe’s exit and midfield exits.

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