Southampton set unwanted Premier League record | OneFootball

Southampton drop to the Championship was confirmed as early as 6 April, the earliest relegation ever recorded in Premier League history.

A 0-0 draw with Manchester City two weeks prior at least meant they avoided matching Derby County’s record-low tally of 11 points, offering a small consolation in what has been a truly forgettable season.

While Sunday's result didn’t affect their league position, it gave the players one final chance to make an impression - especially with new manager Will Still watching from the stands.

But there was more disappointment to come. Martin Odegaard popped up with a late goal in the 89th minute to seal a win for Arsenal and condemn the Saints to their 30th defeat of the season - setting a new Premier League record for most losses in a single campaign.

Until now, the unwanted record had been shared by Ipswich Town (1994/95), Sunderland (2005/06), Derby County (2007/08), and Sheffield United (2020/21), who all lost 29 times.