Premier League's Chances of Extra Champions League Spot
Last season, the Premier League secured five Champions League spots due to strong results by English clubs across European competitions. Six Premier League teams now feature in the 2025/26 Champions League, though that number could drop to four next season.
Usually, four English clubs qualify, but Tottenham's Europa League triumph added a fifth. Their win, along with English teams' high coefficient score, allowed Newcastle United, who finished fifth, to qualify.
The Importance of the UEFA Coefficient
The UEFA coefficient determines whether a league earns an additional Champions League place. The two national leagues with the highest average performance across all UEFA competitions receive the bonus spot, regardless of their current allocation.
Last season, those leagues were England and Spain, with Premier League clubs averaging 29.464 coefficient points, compared to La Liga’s 23.982, while Italy narrowly missed out in third.
Clubs gain coefficient points through results in both the league and knockout stages of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Every club’s performance matters, not just those in the top-tier tournament.
With two English teams reaching the Europa League final and one in the Conference League final, the Premier League outperformed its European rivals last term, maintaining its strong competitive standing.
Author Summary
England’s continued dominance in UEFA competitions could again secure the Premier League a fifth Champions League spot, though performance across all European tournaments remains critical.
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