Sheffield Wednesday are already doomed as a result of heavy points deductions following serious financial issues under the previous ownership. It may surprise football fans that of the other five clubs involved in the relegation battle two of them, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers, are former Premier League champions. Only Oxford United have never been in the Premier League, but they did spend two seasons in the top flight when it was Division One from 1986-88, which was a considerable achievement for a small club. It is a far cry from those glory days 10 years ago when, against all odds, they won the Premier League. Blackburn, who won the Premier League title back in 1995, are in 19th place on 42 points, but could still get dragged into the relegation mire.

Source: Bangkok Post March 21, 2026 10:13 UTC