Seasons Spent in the Top Flight of English Football by Clubs from 1888-89 to 2026-27
This page ranks the clubs with the most seasons in the top flight of English football, covering every campaign from 1888-89 to 2026-27. The clubs that have spent the longest time in the English top flight are Everton with 124 seasons, Aston Villa with 113, Liverpool with 112 and Arsenal with 110. It also lists the ever-present Premier League clubs — Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur — all of which have featured in every season since the competition’s inaugural 1992-93 campaign. Below you’ll find the full ranking of clubs by total top-flight seasons, plus a separate table showing the consecutive seasons in the top flight for the current Premier League sides.
Seasons in English Top Flight 1888-89 to 2026-27 (128 Seasons)
Consecutive Seasons in Top Flight for Current Season’s Premier League Clubs
*Arsenal were “elected” to the Top Flight in season 1919-20.
They remain the only club since the formation of the Football League in 1888-89 who never earned their place on merit.
BOLD = Premier League club season 2026-27
