English Premier League 2025-2026 Fixtures, Results & Standings

About Premier League

The Premier League, also known as the English Premier League (EPL), is the top-tier men’s football competition in England and one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. Known for its fast-paced matches, intense rivalries, and world-class players, the Premier League is broadcast in more than 200 countries and followed by billions of fans every season.

Premier League Competition Format

The Premier League operates under a round-robin format with 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches (home and away against every opponent).

• Win = 3 points
• Draw = 1 point
• Loss = 0 points

At the end of the season:

• The top 4 clubs qualify for the UEFA Champions League
• The 5th-placed team qualifies for the UEFA Europa League
• The bottom 3 clubs are relegated to the EFL Championship

European Qualification

Premier League clubs finishing in high positions secure places in Europe’s most prestigious competitions:

• Champions League: Top 4 teams
• Europa League / Conference League: 5th place and domestic cup winners

(Exact qualification rules may vary depending on UEFA coefficients and the performance of English clubs in European competitions.)

Premier League Top Scorers

The league has been home to some of the most prolific goal scorers in football history.

• All-time top scorer: Alan Shearer – 260 goals
• Other legends: Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (213*), Sergio Agüero (184), Thierry Henry (175)

In the 2024/25 season, the top scorers were Heung-min Son and Mohamed Salah, both scoring 23 goals.

OOscore provides full coverage of goal tallies, assists, and match-by-match breakdowns for every Premier League player.

Modern stars such as Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland continue to deliver consistently high goal numbers, climbing the historical charts season by season.

(*Active players’ totals are updated in real time as matches are played.)

Defending Champions

The 2024/25 Premier League champions are Liverpool, who secured the title with a dominant and memorable campaign.

League Tier & Ranking

The Premier League is the first tier of English football and is widely regarded as the most competitive domestic league in the world. Its global appeal is fueled by elite talent, financial power, and the unpredictable nature of the competition.

Season Calendar

• Start: August
• End: May

The season spans around 9–10 months, with scheduled breaks for international fixtures and holidays.

Stadiums & Attendance

• Largest stadium: Old Trafford (Manchester United) – 74,879 capacity
• Average attendance: Over 38,000 per match
• Highest attendance (2024/25): 81,332 – Tottenham vs Arsenal
• Total attendance (2024/25): More than 14.5 million

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When does the Premier League start and end?
A: The season typically begins in early August and concludes in late May, covering 38 matchdays.

Q: How many games are played in a Premier League season?
A: Each of the 20 clubs plays 38 matches, making a total of 380 games per season.

Q: Who won the first Premier League?
A: Manchester United won the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93, under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson.