The Premier League single-season points record is 100, set by Manchester City in 2017/18, while the lowest total is Derby County's 11 in 2007/08. The first 3 seasons had 42 matches per club, and every season since 1995/96 has had 38.
The highest points total: 100
In the 38-match era, the benchmark is Manchester City's 100-point title season in 2017/18. Across 38 matches, that works out at about 2.63 points per match.
| Points | Club | Season | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Manchester City | 2017/18 | Champions |
| 99 | Liverpool | 2019/20 | Champions |
| 98 | Manchester City | 2018/19 | Champions |
| 97 | Liverpool | 2018/19 | 2nd |
| 95 | Chelsea | 2004/05 | Champions |
4 of the 5 highest totals arrived within the 3 seasons from 2017/18 to 2019/20, which shows how high the title pace became in that spell. In 2017/18, City finished 19 points clear of second-placed Manchester United, who had 81.
The lowest points total: 11
Derby County hold the lowest single-season total in Premier League history. That mark came in a 38-match season, so it sits in the same format as the modern league table.
| Points | Club | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Derby County | 2007/08 |
| 12 | Southampton | 2024/25 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 2005/06 |
| 16 | Huddersfield Town | 2018/19 |
| 16 | Sheffield United | 2023/24 |
The later low totals on the list still sit above Derby's record, so the bottom mark remains unchanged.
Why the early seasons are treated separately
The first 3 Premier League seasons, from 1992/93 to 1994/95, were played over 42 matches per club. Since 1995/96, the league has used a 38-match format, so totals from those earlier seasons are not directly comparable.
The highest total in a 42-match Premier League season was Manchester United's 92 in 1993/94. It belongs in the historical record, but it sits outside the like-for-like 38-match comparison.
Big points do not always guarantee the title
Liverpool's 97 points in 2018/19 are the clearest example. That remains the highest total by a club that did not win the league.
Manchester City finished on 98 in the same season, so Liverpool ended second despite posting one of the biggest totals in Premier League history.
FAQ
What is the most points a team has got without winning the Premier League?
The record is 97, set by Liverpool in 2018/19. They finished second because Manchester City reached 98 in the same season.
How many points did Liverpool get in 2019/20?
Liverpool finished on 99 points in 2019/20. That total ranks second on the all-time Premier League list.
How many points did Manchester City get in 2017/18?
Manchester City finished with 100 points in 2017/18. It is still the highest single-season total in Premier League history.
What is the lowest points total in Premier League history?
The lowest total is Derby County's 11 points in 2007/08. That remains the bottom mark on the official final tables.