A Premier League “supercomputer” predicts the Saints will finish just two points shy of Derby County’s infamous 2007/08 record.
Derby County recorded a mere 11 points when they were relegated, making them the worst-ever Premier League side, with four fewer points than any other team. Sunderland had previously held this low with 15 points in 2005/06, before Derby set the record, and Sheffield United came close last season with just 16 points.
Russell Martin’s Southampton team has endured a tough start, losing nine of their first 11 matches and collecting only four points from a possible 33. Their recent 2-0 defeat to Wolves, who were bottom before surpassing them, has intensified pressure on Martin’s management.
According to the Casino Hawks Premier League ‘supercomputer,’ things may not improve much for the Saints. The projection places Southampton at the bottom with 13 points, predicting three wins, four draws, and 31 losses. Southampton’s only victory so far was a 1-0 win over Everton, aided by VAR ruling out an equalizer for offside.
If Southampton finishes below Derby’s historic low, it would be a significant blow, as many believe Derby’s record is untouchable. The supercomputer simulates every remaining Premier League game to generate an end-of-season table.
The prediction sees Wolves and Ipswich Town joining Saints in the Championship next season, despite each securing a win recently. Based on these projections, Martin’s team would finish nine points behind 19th place and 14 points short of Leicester City in 17th, who survive the relegation battle.
At the top, Liverpool is tipped to clinch the Premier League title under Arne Slot, edging out Arsenal by two points and finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City. Meanwhile, Manchester United, with new manager Ruben Amorim, are predicted to finish 11th—a result that may please many fans across the league.
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