Premier League's chances of extra Champions League spot as new rankings arrive

Premier League's Chances of Another Champions League Spot

Last season, five Premier League teams reached the Champions League, reflecting the strong form of English clubs in European competitions. This success boosted England’s UEFA coefficient, earning an additional qualification spot beyond the standard four.

For the 2025/26 season, six Premier League teams are participating, though that number could drop to four next year. The league’s coefficient score remains the decisive factor for retaining the extra spot.

How the Coefficient Works

UEFA awards extra Champions League slots to the two national leagues whose clubs perform best on average across all three European tournaments: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

Last season, those leagues were England and Spain. English clubs achieved an average of 29.464 coefficient points, while Spanish teams followed with 23.982. Italy’s Serie A narrowly missed in third place.

Importance of All European Competitions

Every English club competing in Europe contributes to the national coefficient. Success in the Europa League and the Conference League matters as much as Champions League victories.

“With two teams in the Europa League final and one in the Conference League final, the Premier League led the way last term.”

Summary

England’s push for an extra Champions League place again depends on consistent success across all European competitions this season.

Author’s summary: The Premier League could retain an extra Champions League slot if English clubs continue outperforming rivals across UEFA tournaments this year.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-07

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