Every Club to Play in the Premier League and the Years They Appeared

Since the Premier League began in 1992, 51 clubs have competed in the division.

Some have been permanent members of the competition, while others made only a single appearance before returning to the lower leagues. Several clubs have disappeared for decades and eventually fought their way back, while others have repeatedly moved between the Premier League and the Championship.

The list includes two teams from Wales, six ever-present clubs and seven different champions. It stretches from founder members such as Arsenal and Manchester United to later arrivals including Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion and Luton Town.

Here is every club to have played in the Premier League and the seasons in which they appeared.

AFC Bournemouth

Premier League seasons: 2015/16 to 2019/20 and 2022/23 onwards

Bournemouth reached the top division for the first time in 2015 after winning the Championship. They remained for five seasons before being relegated in 2020, returning two years later.

The club’s rise was particularly remarkable because it had been competing in League Two as recently as 2010.

Arsenal

Premier League seasons: 1992/93 onwards

Arsenal are one of the six clubs to have appeared in every Premier League season.

Their achievements include the unbeaten 2003/04 campaign, three titles under Arsène Wenger and another championship in 2025/26. Arsenal have never finished outside the Premier League’s top eight.

Aston Villa

Premier League seasons: 1992/93 to 2015/16 and 2019/20 onwards

Villa finished second in the inaugural Premier League season and remained in the competition for 24 consecutive campaigns.

Relegation arrived in 2016, ending their ever-present status. Villa spent three seasons in the Championship before returning through the 2019 play-offs.

Barnsley

Premier League season: 1997/98

Barnsley have made one Premier League appearance.

They won automatic promotion under Danny Wilson in 1997 and recorded memorable home victories over Liverpool and Chelsea. Barnsley finished 19th with 35 points and were relegated after one season.