The lowest points total in a Premier League season is Derby County's 11 in 2007/08. Southampton are next with 12 in 2024/25, and the official final tables count any points deductions in those totals.
Full table of the lowest Premier League points totals
Here is the complete list of the lowest single-season points totals in Premier League history.
| Club | Season | Points | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 2007/08 | 11 | 38 |
| Southampton | 2024/25 | 12 | 38 |
| Sunderland | 2005/06 | 15 | 38 |
| Huddersfield Town | 2018/19 | 16 | 38 |
| Sheffield United | 2023/24 | 16 | 38 |
| Aston Villa | 2015/16 | 17 | 38 |
| Sunderland | 2002/03 | 19 | 38 |
| Portsmouth | 2009/10 | 19 | 38 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2025/26 | 20 | 38 |
| Norwich City | 2019/20 | 21 | 38 |
This ranking is based on the official final league tables.
Every season in this table was played over 38 matches per club. The first three Premier League seasons had 42 matches per club, but every season since 1995/96 has had 38, so these entries sit within the same match-count format.
How the totals are counted
The official final table is the standard for this record. That matters because any deduction is already included in the published points total.
Portsmouth's 19 points in 2009/10 came after a nine-point deduction.
Set against the lowest title-winning total
Here is the comparison between the all-time low total and the lowest total by a Premier League champion.
| Record | Club | Season | Points | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest single-season total | Derby County | 2007/08 | 11 | 38 |
| Lowest title-winning total | Manchester United | 1996/97 | 75 | 38 |
FAQ
Which club has the lowest points total in Premier League history?
Derby County hold that record. Their official final total in 2007/08 was 11 points.
Who won the Premier League with the fewest points?
Manchester United did in 1996/97. Their title-winning total was 75 points over 38 matches.
Do points deductions count in this record?
Yes. The official final tables include deductions, so the record uses the published end-of-season total.
Portsmouth's 19 points in 2009/10, for example, came after a nine-point deduction.
Are these low totals all from the same league format?
Yes. Every entry in the full low-points table comes from a 38-match season.
The Premier League began with three 42-match seasons, then switched to 38 matches from 1995/96 onward.