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.
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- 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
| # | Club | Run | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland AFC | 20 | 2002-03 to 2005-06 |
| 2 | Norwich City FC | 16 | 2019-20 to 2021-22 |
| 3 | Aston Villa FC | 11 | 2015-16 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 11 | 2025-26 |
| 5 | Sunderland AFC | 9 | 2005-06 |
| 6 | Fulham FC | 9 | 2018-19 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 8 | 1994-95 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 1995-96 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 1995-96 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace FC | 8 | 1997-98 |
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Source: 2025-26 Premier League match data, via openfootball/england (CC0 1.0) — source