Portsmouth were last in the Premier League in 2009/10. They finished 20th out of 20 clubs on 19 points and were relegated at the end of that season.
Their last Premier League season
This table shows how Portsmouth's Premier League stay ended.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| Only Premier League spell | 2003/04–2009/10 | Relegated (20th, 19 points in 2009/10) |
Portsmouth's first Premier League season was 2003/04, after promotion for that campaign. Their time in the competition then continued without a break until that run came to an end.
According to Premier League official data, Portsmouth have been relegated from the Premier League once. That is why their last season in the division lines up with the end of their only Premier League spell.
Portsmouth's overall Premier League record
The next table sums up Portsmouth's full Premier League record.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 79 | 65 | 122 | 292 | 380 | 293 | 36th |
Those totals cover all 7 of Portsmouth's Premier League seasons from 2003/04 to 2009/10. In the all-time Premier League table, they are 36th, with a goal difference of -88.
The Premier League's note on the 2009/10 table also states that Portsmouth had 9 points deducted that season, and the all-time total of 293 points already reflects that deduction. Across their whole Premier League run, they never won the title; their best finish was 8th in 2007/08, and their lowest was 20th in 2009/10.
How long they have been away
Portsmouth have been outside the Premier League for a long stretch since relegation.
They spent the 16 seasons from 2010/11 to 2025/26 outside the Premier League. They are also not among the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League season.
So the timeline is clear: their last season in the competition was 2009/10, and they have not returned in any season since then through 2026/27.
FAQ
Have Portsmouth ever been in the Premier League?
Yes. Portsmouth played in the Premier League from 2003/04 to 2009/10, which gives them one continuous top-flight spell in the Premier League era.
That run began after promotion for 2003/04 and ended with relegation at the end of 2009/10.
How many seasons did Portsmouth play in the Premier League?
They played 7 Premier League seasons in total. Across those seasons, they completed 266 Premier League matches.
Have Portsmouth ever won the Premier League?
No. Portsmouth have never won the Premier League.
Their highest finish in the competition was 8th, reached in 2007/08.
When were Portsmouth relegated from the Premier League?
Portsmouth were relegated at the end of the 2009/10 season. That remains their only Premier League relegation.
The final table placed them 20th, and they finished on 19 points.
Are Portsmouth in the Premier League in 2026/27?
No. Portsmouth are not one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League season.
That means their absence from the division extends beyond the 16 seasons from 2010/11 to 2025/26.