The Football 24-7 team has published the current Championship League table, which highlights Southampton FC’s league position.
Southampton FC – SkyBet Championship League Table
Historic League Position Finishes for Southampton FC
2015-16 Premier League 6th
2016-17 Premier League 8th
2017-18 Premier League 17th
2018-19 Premier League 16th
2019-20 Premier League 11th
2020-21 Premier League 15th
2021-22 Premier League 15th
2022-23 Premier League 20th (relegated)
2023-24 Championship 4th (promoted via play-offs)
2024-25 Premier League 20th (relegated)
Over the past decade, Southampton FC have experienced a dramatic rise and fall that mirrors the volatility of English football. Once heralded as one of the most stable and progressive clubs in the Premier League, the Saints have since endured a turbulent period of relegations, promotions, and managerial upheavals.
Southampton’s Journey through the Leagues
The mid-2010s were a golden era for the club. Under managers such as Ronald Koeman and Mauricio Pochettino, Southampton became a model of innovative recruitment and player development. Their 6th-place finish in the 2015–16 season secured European football and demonstrated that the club could compete with the Premier League’s elite on a fraction of the budget. However, after several key players and managers departed for bigger clubs, maintaining that success proved difficult.
From 2017 onwards, Southampton’s fortunes began to decline. Consistent struggles against relegation replaced their previous European ambitions, as they finished hovering around the lower end of the Premier League table. Despite occasional bright spells, including memorable wins and the emergence of young talents, instability both on and off the pitch eventually took its toll. The 2022–23 season marked a low point as the club finished bottom of the Premier League and dropped into the Championship.
Recent League Position Summary
To their credit, Southampton responded well to relegation. In the 2023–24 campaign, they rebuilt under new leadership, finishing 4th in the Championship and earning promotion back to the top flight via the play-offs. However, their return proved short-lived, as the 2024–25 season ended with another relegation. The club now faces the challenge of rediscovering the identity that once made them one of England’s most admired football projects, a blend of strong academy roots, attractive football, and financial prudence.
