The highest points totals in an English Football League season | OneFootball

There have been some huge points totals in English football this season, with Birmingham City romping to the League One title and both Leeds and Burnley reaching a century of points in the Championship.

Following those successes, we’ve ranked the highest points totals in a single season in English football history.

=5. Leicester City – 102 (2013/14)

Leicester City returned to the Premier League for the first time in a decade in 2013/14.

The Foxes cantered to the Championship title in record-breaking fashion, setting new club records for the most points won in a single season (102), most league wins in a single season (31), the most consecutive league wins (9).

Leicester secured promotion with six games to spare and wrapped up the title with two to go, ahead of nearest challengers Burnley. Incredibly, the Foxes were Premier League champions just two seasons later. After narrowly avoiding relegation the following season, Leicester caused one of football’s greatest ever shocks to win the Premier League in 2015/16.

=5. Newcastle United – 102 (2009/10 – Championship)

Newcastle United suffered a shock relegation in 2008/09 but bounced back at the first attempt in style.

Chris Hughton’s side eased to the Championship title with 102 points won. Kevin Nolan was named Championship Player of the Year after scoring 17 league goals, with Andy Carroll matching that haul in a breakout campaign for the Geordie goal-getter.

Newcastle lost just four games all season and secured promotion before Easter, after promotion rivals Nottingham Forest dropped points against Cardiff.

4. Wolves – 103 (2013/14 – League One)

Wolves waltzed to the League One title in 2013/14 to bounce back after a nightmare period. Wolves had endured back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to the third tier, before the experienced Kenny Jackett revived their fortunes.

Jackett’s side scored more goals and conceded fewer than any other side in the division, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Brentford on 103 points.

It was the first time that Wolves had competed in the third tier since 1988/89.

3. Sunderland – 105 (1998/99 – Championship)

Sunderland set a new record points total in an English Football League season in 1998/99.

The Black Cats booked their place in the Premier League after winning 105 points during the campaign, leading the table from October until the conclusion of the season.

Kevin Phillips scored 23 league goals for Peter Reid’s side, the precursor to a stunning 1999/2000 season. Phillips netted 30 goals in the Premier League the following season, becoming the first Englishman to win the European Golden Shoe as Sunderland ended the campaign seventh.

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2. Reading – 106 (2005/06 – Championship)

Reading sealed promotion to the top flight for the first time in their history in 2005/06 and did so in record fashion.

The Royals romped to the second-tier title, earning 106 points during an unforgettable season under Steve Coppell. After losing their opening fixture at home to Plymouth, Reading lost just one further league fixture all season.

Kevin Doyle and Dave Kitson each scored 18 league goals, and their momentum continued in the Premier League. Reading finished eighth in their first season in the Premier League.

1. Birmingham City 111 (2024/25 – League One)

Birmingham City have set a new record for the most points ever won in an English Football League season.

The big-spending Blues were the overwhelming favourites for the League One title, having broken the League One transfer record three times over.

Birmingham signed 17 players for a combined £30m, including the £15m addition of Jay Stansfield from Fulham. The different financial rules in League One allowed Birmingham to hit the reset button after relegation, invest heavily, and reap the rewards.

Chris Davies, in his first managerial position, lost just three league games all season.

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