Cardiff City were last in the Premier League in 2018/19, finishing 18th with 34 points before being relegated.
Cardiff City's most recent Premier League season
The latest season is best shown by the final outcome. It was also Cardiff City's best finish in the competition.
| Season | Final outcome |
|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 18th, 34 points, relegated |
After that campaign, Cardiff City did not return to the Premier League. They spent the 7 seasons from 2019/20 to 2025/26 outside it, and they are not one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League either.
Every Cardiff City Premier League spell
Cardiff City's Premier League history is split into two separate spells. Each time, promotion into the league was followed by relegation at the end of that spell.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | 1 | Relegated (20th, 30 points) |
| 2018/19 | 1 | Relegated (18th, 34 points) |
The gap between their two seasons shows that Cardiff City did not establish a continuous stay in the competition.
What the overall Premier League record shows
Putting both spells together gives a clear picture of Cardiff City's Premier League record. The sample is limited, but the balance of results shows how hard it was for the club to stay up.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 17 | 13 | 46 | 66 | 143 | 64 | 45th |
Across their full Premier League record from 2013/14 to 2018/19, Cardiff City had a goal difference of -77. They have never won the Premier League, their best finish is 18th, and their lowest finish is 20th.
FAQ
Have Cardiff City ever been in the Premier League?
Yes. Cardiff City have had 2 Premier League seasons in total, with their first appearance in 2013/14 and their last in 2018/19.
How many Premier League seasons have Cardiff City played?
They have played 2 seasons. Each spell lasted 1 season, so they never stayed in the league across multiple consecutive Premier League campaigns.
Are Cardiff City in the Premier League now?
No. As of the 2026/27 season, Cardiff City are not among the 20 Premier League clubs.
When were Cardiff City relegated from the Premier League?
They were relegated 2 times. Those relegations came at the end of 2013/14 and at the end of 2018/19.