Southampton were officially relegated from the Premier League after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on April 6, 2025.
The loss confirmed their return to the Championship with seven matches still remaining in the season, setting a record for the earliest relegation in Premier League history.
Brennan Johnson scored twice in the first half to give Tottenham a commanding lead. Southampton managed a late goal through Mateus Fernandes, but it was not enough to change their fate.
With only 5 points from 16 games, Southampton’s struggles this season saw them unable to recover under new manager Ivan Juric, who replaced Russell Martin in December.
The loss marks a disappointing end to Southampton’s brief top-flight stay, 315 days after earning promotion from the Championship. Their relegation ends a season plagued by poor results and managerial instability.
