Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Four Teams Survived Relegation Despite Being Bottom at Christmas
Four football teams in England's Premier League have made incredible comebacks to avoid being sent down to a lower league, even though they were in last place at Christmas.
West Bromwich Albion did this in 2004-05 by winning important games at the end of the season.
Sunderland made a big turnaround in 2013-14 with new leadership and key wins.
Leicester City had an amazing run in 2014-15, winning most of their last games.
Wolves also had a dramatic improvement in 2022-23 with new management and better defense.
These stories show how teams can overcome big challenges with hard work and good strategies.
West Bromwich Albion survived relegation in 2004-05 despite being bottom at Christmas, finishing 17th.
Sunderland made a remarkable late turnaround in 2013-14, finishing 14th after being in the bottom three for much of the season.
Leicester City had a stunning late-season revival in 2014-15, winning seven of their last nine matches to finish 14th.
Wolves had a dramatic turnaround in 2022-23, with new management and key victories pulling them away from relegation danger.
These teams' survival stories highlight the importance of late-season performances and strategic management changes.
- Who
- West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Leicester City, Wolves
- What
- Survived Premier League relegation despite being bottom at Christmas
- When
- Various seasons (2004-05, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2022-23)
- Where
- England, Premier League
- Why
- Remarkable late-season performances and strategic management changes
- West Bromwich Albion
- 2004-05, finished 17th, survived by 1 point
- Sunderland
- 2013-14, finished 14th, dramatic late turnaround
- Leicester City
- 2014-15, finished 14th, won 7 of last 9 matches
- Wolves
- 2022-23, dramatic turnaround in second half of season