relegation

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Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after just seven months following their relegation from the Premier League.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Arsenal have also discussed the merits of a move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is expected to leave the London club following their relegation to the Championship.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is inevitable they will have to sell players this summer following their relegation to the Championship, which also weakens their negotiating position.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And ordinarily, the teams who finish 18th and 19th in the Premier League receive a bye into round two - with the rest of the top-flight teams who avoided relegation.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The relegation of measures of the second rank to the two Standing Committees was expected to lighten the legislative burdens of the House of Commons very considerably, and this result was in some measure achieved.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.