Longest losing runs in the Premier League
20 consecutive defeats — Sunderland AFC, 2002-03 to 2005-06
The era's longest run: 20 consecutive defeats — Sunderland AFC (2002-03 to 2005-06).
The longest losing run of the Premier League era: 20 consecutive defeats — Sunderland AFC (2002-03 to 2005-06). Runs count consecutive Premier League matches only; a run continues across seasons, including over a spell outside the top flight.
Quick answers
- What is the longest losing run in the Premier League?
- 20 consecutive league defeats — Sunderland AFC (2002-03 to 2005-06).
Longest losing runs in the Premier League
More Premier League era records: Most titles · Biggest wins · Most points in a season · Fewest points in a season · Best season starts · Worst season starts · Highest-scoring matches · Longest winning runs · Longest unbeaten runs · Most goals in a season · Fewest goals conceded · Relegations by club.
Source: 2025-26 Premier League match data, via openfootball/england (CC0 1.0) — source