It’s one-and-done for Sunderland in the Championship, though not in the way expected by most supporters of the Black Cats.
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Relegated from the Premier League under David Moyes’ guidance last season, Sunderland lost Saturday to leave them six points back of safety with two to play.
But either Burton Albion or Bolton will get at least a point from a match against each other, meaning Sunderland would need at least seven when all is said and done.
- Twenty-one clubs have been relegated since the start of the 2010-11 season.
- Six have sunk as low as League One (including Sunderland)
- Seven returned to the Premier League (including Wolves for 18-19)
- Ten are currently in the Championship
It’s a message to all Premier League sides expecting favorite status in the Championship, including likely relegation side West Bromwich Albion.
Here’s how the most recent sides have fared since dropping out of the top flight.
Relegated sides this decade, and current status
*club still alive for 2018-19 promotion to Premier League
#club could be relegated from current league
Hull City (2016-17) -- Championship
Middlesbrough (2016-17) -- Championship*
Sunderland (2016-17) -- Relegated to League One
Newcastle United (2015-16) -- Returned to PL in one season
Norwich City (2015-16) -- Championship
Aston Villa (2015-16) -- Championship*
Hull City (2014-15) -- Promoted at first chance, then relegated last season
Burnley (2014-15) -- Promoted at first chance
Queens Park Rangers (2014-15) -- Championship
Norwich City (2013-14) -- Has since been promoted, relegated back to Championship
Fulham (2013-14) -- Championship*
Cardiff City (2013-14) -- Championship*
Wigan Athletic (2012-13) -- promoted to Championship for 2018-19
Reading (2012-13) -- Championship#
Queens Park Rangers (2012-13) -- Since promoted, relegated back to Championship
Bolton (2011-12) -- Championship#
Blackburn (2011-12) -- League One*
Wolves (2011-12) -- Promoted to Premier League this season
Birmingham City (2010-11) -- Championship#
Blackpool (2010-11) -- League One
West Ham United (2010-11) -- Promoted at first chance, still PL