Yes. Middlesbrough played 15 Premier League seasons across 4 spells from 1992/93 to 2016/17, and they are not in the 2026/27 Premier League.
Middlesbrough's Premier League history
Middlesbrough were part of the league from the start. In 1992/93, they were one of the 22 founding clubs in the first Premier League season, so their place in the competition goes back to the beginning of the modern era.
Their time in the league came in separate stretches rather than one continuous run. Each spell ended in relegation, which is the clearest pattern in the club's Premier League record.
Middlesbrough's four Premier League spells
The table below shows each spell and how each one finished.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| First | 1992/93 | Relegated (21st, 44 points) |
| Second | 1995/96–1996/97 | Relegated (19th, 39 points) |
| Third | 1998/99–2008/09 | Relegated (19th, 32 points) |
| Fourth | 2016/17 | Relegated (19th, 28 points) |
The club's longest stay came in the middle of its Premier League story. The other visits were short, which shows a repeated pattern of return followed by another drop out of the division.
The official record also lists 3 promotions into the Premier League. Set against the 4 relegations, those return points explain why Middlesbrough's history in the competition is best seen as a series of separate spells.
All-time Premier League record
This table sums up Middlesbrough's complete Premier League record.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 574 | 165 | 169 | 240 | 648 | 794 | 661 | 18th |
Those figures cover the full span from 1992/93 to 2016/17. In the Premier League's all-time table, Middlesbrough sit 18th, with a goal difference of -146, which places them among clubs with a substantial Premier League presence but without a sustained record near the top.
The points total includes a 3-point deduction in 1996/97. The official league table notes show that Middlesbrough finished that season on 39 points, and that campaign ended in relegation.
Best finish, lowest finish and latest season
Middlesbrough have never won the Premier League. Their best finish was 7th in 2004/05, which stands as the club's highest placing in the competition.
Their lowest finish was 21st in 1992/93, when the league had 22 clubs. Their most recent Premier League season was 2016/17, when they finished 19th out of 20 clubs with 28 points and went down.
After 2016/17, Middlesbrough spent 9 straight seasons outside the Premier League. They are also not one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 season.
FAQ
When were Middlesbrough last in the Premier League?
Their last Premier League season was 2016/17. They were relegated at the end of that campaign and have not returned by 2026/27.
How many Premier League seasons did Middlesbrough play?
Middlesbrough played 15 Premier League seasons in total. Those seasons were split across 4 separate spells rather than one uninterrupted run.
Have Middlesbrough ever won the Premier League?
No. They have never been Premier League champions, and their highest finish was 7th.
Are Middlesbrough in the Premier League now?
No. Middlesbrough are not part of the 2026/27 Premier League lineup.
When were Middlesbrough relegated from the Premier League?
They were relegated 4 times, at the end of 1992/93, 1996/97, 2008/09 and 2016/17. Every one of their Premier League spells ended that way.