With the loss occurring in Matchweek 31, they have been relegated with seven games remaining in the season. This surpasses the previous record held jointly by Derby County (2007-08) and Huddersfield Town (2018-19), who were both relegated after Matchweek 32 with six games left.
Southampton’s dismal campaign saw them accumulate just 10 points from 31 matches, falling short of even Derby’s record-low 11 points from the 2007-08 season.
This unwanted milestone underscores a season of struggle for the Saints, who were unable to translate their Championship playoff success into Premier League survival.
Southampton are condemned to the earliest relegation in Premier League history. A team so battered and broken, even Dr. Tottenham could not fix them 🤕
They came, they saw, they somehow beat Everton twice, and now sink with the only trace unwanted records being broken 🚢 pic.twitter.com/UM5kqRcOPq
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) April 6, 2025
Tottenham went ahead on 13 minutes, Brennan Johnson slotted high into the roof of the net from Djed Spence’s cut back.
20 minutes later, Lucas Bergvall thought he got his first Premier League goal. Pedro took a Spurs free-kick after he was fouled by Mateus Fernandes. Cristian Romero headed it down into the danger area and Bergvall instinctively found the net.
However, after a long VAR check, the goal has been ruled out, the stadium descended into boos. Cristian Romero was adjudged to be offside.
Spurs did have a second that counted, Brennan Johnson with a superb finish on 42 minutes, sending the ball into the bottom corner from James Maddison’s header.
In the 90th minutes, Southampton got one back. Mateus Fernandes took the ball down on his chest and fired through the legs of Guglielmo Vicario from close range.
Then the Tottenham were given a spot kick. Wellington committed a foul on Brennan Johnson in the box and Spurs restored their two-goal lead with Mathys Tel scoring on 96 minutes.
Southampton manager Ivan Juric speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “I think we did very, very good in the second half. More intensity and technically we played better. Second half was good. First half we were too low, not high pressure and everything was difficult. I want to see that second half performance in the next seven games.”
On relegation being confirmed: “It’s a difficult day, tough day but I see the fans, how they love their players and their team. It’s something incredible. This experience has to serve to create something stronger than this.”
On what progress he is looking to see: “Now it is important to think about the next game and then we will see everything.”
Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale speaking to Sky Sports: “We knew it was probably going to be inevitable at some point, we haven’t been good enough all season. We were dominated by the better team. We dug in in the second half but it is a sad day and one that this group of players will learn from.”
“We need wins, points, performances. It has to come to a point where the fans are happy and singing. Fair play to those [fans] who came today, have been at Saint Mary’s and travelled around the country. We have to build some momentum going in to the Championship season.
On trying to go past Derby’s 11-point record: “We want to get as many points as we can until the end of the season. No-one wants that record and we will do what we can but we will do what we can to get more points on the board.”
On his saves: “Something like that can hopefully spark a period in the game. I’m there to try and save as many as possible and we have fallen short today and during the season.”
On the group: “Some are experiencing relegation for the first time so there will be a lot of emotions from them over the next few days. The lads who have been here before, we have to try and pick the young boys up. This group did incredible things last season. Nobody will want to jump ship with seven games to go. We are tight and we have just got to pull each other through now.”
Southampton captain Jan Bednarek speaking to Premier League Productions: “Let’s be honest, today is just official but we knew for a few weeks that relegation was coming. It was just a matter of time. Next season we will be in the Championship and it is the beginning of something new. We have to build something good around the club.
“We can’t change the past, the only thing we can do in the last seven games is to enjoy being in the Premier League. We have to improve as players and as a club. Hopefully we are going to build something great.
“The best thing is that we can learn, we can work hard and we can improve. Hopefully we can perform better in the last seven games. We want to get more points, I don’t think 10 is enough. Hopefully we will get more points.”
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou speaking to Sky Sports: “The first half was really good, really pleased. We were a bit sloppy with the ball in the second half. Stuff to improve on but it is a victory with three goals so positive. We looked threatening every time we went forward in the first half.
On Brennan Johnson: “You want as many players in good form. Brennan is always a threat whenever he plays. He was really good today, he is always a goal threat.”
On having a goal disallowed for offside: “Once again we are waiting around for six or seven minutes at a football game which would have been unheard of a few years ago.”
🗣️ “We were still fighting to hang on as long as possible”
Aaron Ramsdale reflects after Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/hdCfrPvnaX
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2025
: Absolute car crash of a season, club needs a hard reset and players who don’t want to be here next season need to go. #SaintsFC
: The confirmation of what has been common knowledge since November, #SaintsFC are down. The quickest a PL team has ever been relegated. I knew this season would be a struggle but not to this extent. A lot of factors to blame. A fucking pathetic showing from everyone involved.
: How anyone can clap is beyond belief. Fair enough if they have given their all but they’ve done nowhere near that. Deserve nothing but people standing there doing nothing but staring blankly at them #saintsfc
: Numb. Players don’t even care so why should anybody else. Huge clear out of managerial staff and players needed in the summer and rebuild from the ground up. Spors has a huge job on his hands. Sport Republic disasterclass number 2 inside 3 years #SaintsFC
: Wow, the most diabolical season as a Southampton support is finally over, honestly this has been very damaging and I feel no connection at all with the club at the moment, club has a lot of work to do and imo there is a serious chance that we could do a Luton… #SaintsFC
: Finally… 👍 A rotten season from start to finish… serious questions need answering over the summer. Poor recruitment (again), abysmal ownership and a group of players who really are utter garbage! 👍 Hello again @SkyBetChamp 👋😍 WE WILL BE BACK! ❤️ #SaintsFC
: It doesn’t matter that it was now or 10 games ago. We need this more than ever. The club needs a reset. 2 relegations in 3 seasons from the PL isn’t what Southampton Football Club are about. New Owners. New Manager. New Season. Same amazing dedicated #SaintsFC fans as always.
: Can hardly be bothered by relegation today as it’s been known for months it would happen which is really sad as it will have huge impact on the club itself and also the people who work for the club. SR should be ashamed and Spores has a huge job to get the team to look competent
: Sports Republic thought they could buy success and survival in the PL. How wrong they were. They failed to invest in a 1st class striker or two and the outcome was inevitable. The Academy was always our safety net over the seasons as players came through the system. #SaintsFC
: Absolutely embarrassing and part of the reason we are where we are! What did they do to deserve a clap?! What have they ever done?! We accept failure and as a result we constantly fail. None of them bar Fernandes deserve our respect. The worst players to ever play for #saintsfc
: Why are you clapping? Literally the worst premier league team of all time, no fight at all #saintsfc
@SaintRobinho86: Start the rebuild NOW. Tell the players who don’t want to be here that they will no longer play any further part this season. Bring in some of the under 21s to give them first team experience. Sack Juric & his staff and start the search for a new manager #SaintsFC
Absolutely baffling to why fans would applaud this at FT #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/XKCB9YSdMn
— Matty 🇵🇸 (@Matty_SFC) April 6, 2025
Relegation confirmed! Cheers lads👍🏼#SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/lJefqzdQkP
— Mac Atkinson (@MacauleyAtk97) April 6, 2025
