West Ham United have lost the most Premier League matches: 478 in 30 seasons through 2025/26, 3 more than Everton.
The club with the most Premier League defeats
| Club | Seasons | Played | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 30 | 1148 | 478 |
| Everton | 34 | 1304 | 475 |
| Newcastle United | 31 | 1186 | 436 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | 1304 | 434 |
| Aston Villa | 31 | 1190 | 432 |
| Southampton | 25 | 962 | 426 |
| Fulham | 19 | 722 | 317 |
| Sunderland | 17 | 646 | 308 |
The official Premier League results from 1992/93 to 2025/26 place West Ham at the top of this list. The 2026/27 season is not part of the count.
Why West Ham are ahead of Everton
The gap is small, but West Ham still sit first. They have 3 more defeats than Everton despite playing in 4 fewer Premier League seasons.
| Category | West Ham United | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 30 | 34 |
| Played | 1148 | 1304 |
| Lost | 478 | 475 |
That is what makes the record stand out. Everton have been present longer, but West Ham have still accumulated the higher defeat total.
Among ever-present clubs, who have lost the most?
That answer is Everton. Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are the only clubs in the top six for defeats that have played in all 34 Premier League seasons in this period.
Between those two, Everton have the higher loss total. So the all-time defeat leader and the defeat leader among ever-present clubs are not the same team.
FAQ
How many Premier League games have West Ham lost?
West Ham United have lost 478 Premier League matches through 2025/26. That total covers official league results from 1992/93 onward.
Which club is second on the all-time defeats list?
Everton are second with 475 defeats. The gap to West Ham is only 3, so the top two are very close.
Where do Tottenham rank on this list?
Tottenham Hotspur are 4th in the table. Across 34 Premier League seasons, they have played 1304 matches and lost 434 of them.
Does this include the 2026/27 season?
No. The range runs from 1992/93 to 2025/26, so any results from 2026/27 sit outside this count.