Premier League's Chances for Extra Champions League Spot
The top five finishers in last season's Premier League secured Champions League places thanks to the strong performance of English clubs across UEFA's three major European competitions.
For the 2025/26 season, six Premier League clubs are competing in the Champions League, although this number could fall to four next season. Four is the usual allocation, but Tottenham's Europa League victory earned them a Champions League place, and England's high coefficient allowed Newcastle United, who finished fifth, to qualify as well.
Importance of UEFA Coefficients
The UEFA coefficient remains the key factor in awarding an extra Champions League spot. The two national leagues with the highest average coefficient points across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League secure an additional team regardless of their standard allocation. Last season, England and Spain topped these rankings.
- The seven Premier League teams averaged 29.464 coefficient points.
- Spain's La Liga followed with an average of 23.982 points.
- Italy narrowly missed out on the third spot.
Contribution Beyond the Champions League
Points for the coefficient are awarded based on teams' results in both the league and knockout phases across all three European competitions. Success in the Europa League and Conference League is equally important for maintaining a strong coefficient.
Two Premier League teams reached the Europa League final, and one appeared in the Conference League final, underscoring England’s dominant performance last term.
Summary
The Premier League’s strong overall performance in European competitions continues to be the decisive factor in securing extra Champions League spots beyond the default number.
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