BBC · Dec 29, 2024
Are Southampton on course to become Premier League's worst ever team?
Image caption, Only Sunderland in 2005-06 (six) and Sheffield United in 2020-21 (five) have had as few as six points after 19 games in the Premier LeagueThings are looking bleak for Southampton.
The season has reached the midway mark and the Saints find themselves rock bottom with just six points following Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace.
Even Derby County in 2007-08 - the worst team in Premier League history - had more points at this stage.
BBC Sport looks at the numbers to see if Southampton are on their way to stealing that unwanted accolade.
Why are Southampton struggling?
It has been a rough return to top-flight action for Southampton after their one-season stay in the Championship.