Longest current losing run

Top four tiers of English football

All active runs

Team

Division

Losses

All-time record

Northampton Town

First time since 1935, Record: 8 (2026)

8 (2026)

First time since 1935

AFC Wimbledon

First time since 2022, Record: 8 (2018)

8 (2018)

First time since 2022

Chelsea

First time since 1993, Record: 7 (1952)

7 (1952)

First time since 1993

Burnley

First time since 2025, Record: 8 (1995)

8 (1995)

First time since 2025

Newcastle United

First time since 2026, Record: 10 (1977)

10 (1977)

First time since 2026

Watford

First time since 2025, Record: 9 (1973)

9 (1973)

First time since 2025

Reading

First time since 2025, Record: 8 (2008)

8 (2008)

First time since 2025

Oldham Athletic

First time since 2026, Record: 8 (1935)

8 (1935)

First time since 2026

Arsenal

First time since 2023, Record: 7 (1977)

7 (1977)

First time since 2023

Wolverhampton Wanderers

First time since 2026, Record: 11 (2025)

11 (2025)

First time since 2026

Oxford United

First time since 2026, Record: 8 (2014)

8 (2014)

First time since 2026

Darwen hold the record for the longest losing run in English league history, losing 18 consecutive league matches. Click here to view the full list

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Longest current losing run (League games)