Yes. Wimbledon were one of the 22 founder clubs of the Premier League and played from 1992/93 to 1999/00, for eight seasons in all. Their best finish was sixth in 1993/94, and they went down after finishing 18th in 1999/00.
Wimbledon's overall Premier League record
Here is Wimbledon's overall record in the Premier League.
| Category | Result |
|---|---|
| Premier League seasons | 8 |
| Matches | 316 |
| Points | 391 |
| Wins | 99 |
| Draws | 94 |
| Defeats | 123 |
| Goals scored | 384 |
| Goals conceded | 472 |
Wimbledon were present from the start of the competition and remained in it for its first stretch of seasons. Their time in the division ran continuously until relegation at the end of their last Premier League campaign.
An official Premier League article says the team was known as the Crazy Gang for its uncompromising style. During those Premier League years, Wimbledon played home league matches at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park, and their captain was midfielder Vinnie Jones.
Final league position in each season
Here are Wimbledon's final positions and points totals in every Premier League season they played.
| Season | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1992/93 | 12 | 54 |
| 1993/94 | 6 | 65 |
| 1994/95 | 9 | 56 |
| 1995/96 | 14 | 41 |
| 1996/97 | 8 | 56 |
| 1997/98 | 15 | 44 |
| 1998/99 | 16 | 42 |
| 1999/00 | 18 | 33 |
Across that run, Wimbledon had seasons in the upper half and others much closer to the bottom end. Their place in the division was unbroken from their first Premier League campaign to their last.
The high point came in their second season, when they matched the club's best finish in the top flight. The end point came in their final Premier League season, after which they dropped out of the division.
First match, last match and biggest win
These are the clearest match landmarks from Wimbledon's Premier League spell.
| Item | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Premier League match | 15 August 1992 | Leeds United | 2-1 away defeat |
| Last Premier League match | 14 May 2000 | Southampton | 2-0 away defeat |
| Biggest Premier League win | 4 December 1999 | Watford | 5-0 home win |
Those three fixtures are Wimbledon's first Premier League match, their last, and their biggest Premier League win. The biggest win came in their final Premier League season, and it was recorded at home.
FAQ
Were Wimbledon ever in the Premier League?
Yes. Wimbledon were in the Premier League from its first season and belonged to the group of 22 founder clubs.
That places them in the competition's original line-up rather than as a later arrival.
When were Wimbledon in the Premier League?
Wimbledon played in the league from 1992/93 through 1999/00. That covers eight straight seasons.
Their first Premier League game was on 15 August 1992, and their last was on 14 May 2000.
When was Wimbledon's last Premier League season?
The last one was 1999/00. Wimbledon finished 18th that season and went down.
So their Premier League run ended with the 1999/00 final table.
What was Wimbledon's best Premier League finish?
It was sixth place in 1993/94. That matched the club's best finish in the top flight.
Across their eight Premier League seasons, no higher final position appears in the official tables.