Football ELO rankings

Premier League team ELO ranking

Compare Premier League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Premier League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 · Latest observation : 2026-11-08

ELO leaderArsenal FC
Average ELO1556
ELO spread311
Teams covered20

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Arsenal FC17449
2Manchester City17089
3Brighton & Hove Albion16519
4FC Liverpool16009
5AFC Bournemouth159710
6FC Brentford157610
7Aston Villa15619
8Chelsea FC15559
9Leeds United154910
10Coventry City15444
11Manchester United15438
12Ipswich Town15434
13Hull City15294
14FC Everton15248
15FC Fulham15129
16Newcastle United15078
17Tottenham Hotspur150110
18Nottingham Forest14829
19AFC Sunderland14549
20Crystal Palace14329

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Arsenal FC9801724
2Brighton & Hove Albion96121419
3Manchester City9603718
4Chelsea FC9504315
5AFC Bournemouth10433215
6FC Liverpool9432215
7FC Brentford10352514
8Leeds United10352214
9FC Everton8332112
10Tottenham Hotspur10334-112
11Aston Villa9333-312
12FC Fulham9243-110
13Newcastle United8233-19
14Nottingham Forest9234-39
15AFC Sunderland9225-88
16Crystal Palace9216-137
17Manchester United8053-65
18Coventry City4103-33
19Ipswich Town4022-22
20Hull City4022-22

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Premier League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Premier League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. The Premier League combines intensity, squad depth and high variance, which makes league context essential before reading any single match. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Premier League better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Premier League hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Premier League ELO FAQ

How do I read the Premier League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Premier League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Premier League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.