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Are back-to-back relegations from the Premier League becoming more frequent?

Consecutive drops to English football's third tier are happening more often, with Burnley able to follow Luton Town and Leicester City this season.

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Burnley·News·2026-10-29 13:19 UTC

Consecutive drops to English football's third tier are happening more often, with Burnley able to follow Luton Town and Leicester City this season. The trend has drawn attention to how difficult it has become for relegated clubs to recover.

Why it mattersBurnley's current 22nd-place Championship position, with eight points from twelve games, fuels concern that back-to-back relegations, as seen with Luton and Leicester, are increasingly common.