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Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?

Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:19 PM
Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?
Key Things to Know
  • Dale Johnson reports that back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to League One have statistically grown more frequent.
  • Burnley face becoming the third club in three years to suffer the double drop, following Luton and Leicester.
  • Burnley appointed new manager Fabio Celestini after sacking Nicky Hayen following a 4-1 loss to Lincoln City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dale Johnson analyzes whether successive relegations from the Premier League to League One are becoming more common. With Burnley currently in the Championship relegation zone, they risk becoming the third team in three years to suffer the double drop following Luton Town and Leicester City. Burnley recently replaced head coach Nicky Hayen with Fabio Celestini after a 4-1 loss to Lincoln City.

While back-to-back drops were historically rare, occurrences have surged recently due to squad mismanagement, financial strain, and regulatory sanctions. Despite Luton and Leicester's slides, pundit Jobi McAnuff argues the trend may not persist given the significant financial advantages provided by parachute payments.

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