Yes. Oldham Athletic played 2 Premier League seasons, in 1992/93 and 1993/94, and they are not in the 2026/27 Premier League.
Oldham's Premier League spell
Oldham Athletic were part of the league from the very start. They were one of the 22 founding clubs in the first Premier League season, then stayed for one more campaign.
The stay ended after 1993/94. That remains the club's most recent Premier League season, and the full top-flight spell in the Premier League era fits into one short window.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| Only Premier League spell | 1992/93–1993/94 | Relegated (21st, 40 points, in 1993/94) |
How those seasons finished
Oldham never built a long run in the competition. Their best Premier League finish came in the first season of the spell, while the second season brought their lowest finish and the drop out of the division.
They have never won the Premier League. In historical terms, Oldham are part of the league's early story, but not one of its long-term members.
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Best Premier League finish | 19th (1992/93) |
| Lowest Premier League finish | 21st (1993/94, in a 22-club league) |
| Most recent Premier League season | 1993/94 |
| Premier League relegations | 1 (at the end of 1993/94) |
| Premier League titles | No |
The overall Premier League record
Across both seasons, Oldham played enough matches to leave a clear statistical footprint in the competition. The totals show a side that could compete in stretches, but not one that stayed in the division for long.
The goal difference was -37, and Oldham sit 44th in the all-time Premier League table. That places the club firmly inside Premier League history, even though the stay lasted only 2 seasons.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 22 | 23 | 39 | 105 | 142 | 89 | 44th |
Are they in the Premier League now?
No. Oldham Athletic are not among the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League season.
After 1993/94, the club spent 32 seasons outside the Premier League from 1994/95 to 2025/26, and they are also out of the league in 2026/27. Their Premier League presence remains tied to the early years of the competition.
FAQ
When were Oldham last in the Premier League?
Oldham were last in the Premier League in 1993/94. They finished 21st that season and were relegated at the end of it.
Were Oldham in the first Premier League season?
Yes. Oldham Athletic were one of the 22 founding clubs in 1992/93, the first season after the Premier League was launched.
How many Premier League matches did Oldham play?
They played 84 Premier League matches in total. Those games cover their entire time in the competition across 2 seasons.
What was Oldham's best Premier League finish?
Their best finish was 19th in 1992/93. They never won the Premier League, so that league position stands as their highest finish in the competition.