Three teams won promotion to the Premier League for 2026-27: Ipswich Town, Coventry City, and Hull City. They replaced Burnley, West Ham, and Wolves who were relegated.
The key question: are the new boys performing better or worse than the teams they replaced? We compare each promoted team's results against the same fixtures the relegated teams faced last season.
Ipswich Town
Replaced Burnley
Coventry City
Replaced West Ham
Hull City
Replaced WolvesSummary Comparison
| Promoted Team | Replaced | Points | Relegated Had | Diff | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hull City
|
Wolves | 7 | 3 | +4 | Safe (89 proj) |
|
Ipswich Town
|
Burnley | 3 | 3 | 0 | On track (38 proj) |
|
Coventry City
|
West Ham | 0 | 3 | -3 | Danger (0 proj) |
What Does This Mean?
📊 The Comparison Explained
We compare each promoted team to the relegated team that finished in their "slot" last season. For example, Ipswich replaced Burnley, so we compare Ipswich's results against the same opponents Burnley faced at the same venues.
A positive difference means the promoted team is doing better than the relegated team did - a strong sign they can survive. A negative difference is a warning sign, though fixture difficulty varies.
Best Performer: Hull City
Hull City are the standout promoted team, with 7 points from 3 matches. This is +4 compared to Wolves's results in the same fixtures.
Toughest Time: Coventry City
Coventry City face the biggest challenge, currently 3 points behind West Ham's pace from the same fixtures. They'll need to find form quickly to avoid a return to the Championship.