April 2026 has delivered one of the tightest title races in recent Premier League memory. Arsenal and Manchester City are deadlocked on 70 points with just weeks left in the season. For fans checking today’s fixtures or tracking the full 1-20 table, here’s the state of play heading into the final stretch.

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Teams: 20 ·
Current Season: 2025/26 ·
Table Positions: 1 to 20 ·
Leader: Arsenal 70 pts ·
Fixtures: premierleague.com

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • 20-team league with 34th season (Wikipedia)
  • Wolves first relegated on April 20, 2026 (Wikipedia)
  • Standings current as of April 22, 2026 (Wikipedia)
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • Season started August 15, 2025 (NBC Sports)
  • Fixtures released June 18, 2025 (Wikipedia)
  • Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0 on April 21, 2026 (Global Sports Archive)
4What’s next
  • Title race resolved within weeks (ESPN)
  • European spots still contested (ESPN)
  • Bottom 3 confirmed for relegation (ESPN)

Premier league fixtures table today

Today’s key matchday sits against a backdrop of shifting fortunes across the table. Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Brighton on April 21 highlighted how quickly positions can change in the closing weeks (Global Sports Archive).

Today’s key matches

  • Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
  • West Ham United vs Everton

Full daily schedule

  • Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures continuing through April
  • All times in GMT; venues confirmed via Premier League Official
Why this matters

With 19 clubs mathematically capable of affecting the title outcome, every fixture carries weight. Arsenal and Manchester City both play within the next 7 days, meaning the table could shift before fans check tomorrow’s headlines.

Premier league table 1 to 20

Twenty teams, twenty distinct stories as the 2025/26 season approaches its conclusion. The promoted trio—Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland—have navigated their returns differently, with Sunderland’s mid-table safety standing as a rare achievement among promoted clubs (Wikipedia).

Full standings

Six clubs separated by 15 points occupy Champions League qualification territory, while the relegation zone has its three residents already determined. The 2025-26 Premier League marks the 34th season of the competition and the 127th top-flight campaign in English football history (Wikipedia).

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 33 21 7 5 63 26 +37 70
2 Manchester City 32 20 7 5 65 29 +36 67
3 Manchester United 33 16 10 7 58 45 +13 58
4 Aston Villa 33 17 7 9 47 41 +6 58
5 Liverpool 33 16 7 10 54 43 +11 55
6 Brighton & Hove Albion 34 13 11 10 48 39 +9 50
7 Chelsea 34 13 9 12 53 45 +8 48
8 Brentford 33 13 9 11 48 44 +4 48
9 Bournemouth 33 11 15 7 50 51 0 48
10 Everton 33 13 8 12 40 39 +1 47
11 Sunderland 33 12 10 11 36 40 -4 46
12 Fulham 33 13 6 14 43 46 -3 45
13 Crystal Palace 32 11 10 11 35 36 -1 43
14 Newcastle United 33 12 6 15 46 49 -3 42
15 Leeds United 33 9 12 12 42 49 -7 39
16 Nottingham Forest 33 9 9 15 36 45 -9 36
17 West Ham United 33 8 9 16 40 57 -17 33
18 Tottenham Hotspur 33 7 10 16 42 53 -11 31
19 Burnley 33 4 8 21 34 67 -33 20
20 Wolves 33 3 8 22 24 61 -37 17

The pattern reveals that three promoted clubs occupy positions 11, 15, and 19—showing mixed fortunes for teams rising from the Championship.

Bottom table positions

The 19th and 20th place clubs face different fates despite similar mid-season struggles. Burnley has three matches remaining to add to their 20 points, while Wolves confirmed relegation on April 20 after West Ham’s draw with Crystal Palace ended their 8-year top-flight stay (Wikipedia).

Bottom line: Sunderland’s survival proves promoted clubs can stabilize; Burnley must win or draw every remaining match to have any chance of catching 18th-place Tottenham, who sit 11 points ahead with a game in hand.

Premier League table today top 10

The top 10 encapsulates the season’s central narrative: an unprecedented title duel between Arsenal and Manchester City, with Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool all capable of reshaping European qualification spots in the final weeks.

Top 10 teams

Arsenal leads with 70 points and a +37 goal difference, while Manchester City trails by a single point but holds a game in hand (ESPN). The top four positions guarantee Champions League qualification, with fifth place earning Europa League entry and seventh securing a Conference League playoff berth.

Recent form

The title race has produced remarkable consistency from both Arsenal and City, with neither club able to establish a decisive advantage through the spring months. Liverpool, the defending champions from 2024/25, sit fifth but remain within striking distance of the European places (Wikipedia).

The paradox

The defending champions sit fifth, yet they’re not out of the European race. Liverpool trails fourth-place Aston Villa by just 3 points—a single win away from re-entering Champions League qualification territory with games remaining.

Premier League table 25/26

The 2025/26 season structure follows the traditional Premier League format: 33 weekend rounds and 5 midweek rounds spanning August through May, with fixtures released on June 18, 2025 (Wikipedia).

Season overview

Twenty clubs contest 380 matches across the campaign, with promotion and relegation ensuring the league’s perpetual competitiveness. Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated after one-year stays, marking the second consecutive season where all three promoted clubs from 2024/25 faced immediate return to the Championship.

Matchweek tables

Each matchweek produces cascading effects across the table. The current standings reflect matches played through April 22, 2026, with minor discrepancies possible between sources due to games in progress or update timing (Sky Sports).

Premier League table 25/26 fixtures

The schedule intensifies in the season’s closing weeks, with title contenders facing tests against mid-table opponents who have little left to play for—a dynamic that historically produces unexpected results.

Upcoming matches

  • April 21: Brighton vs Chelsea (result: Chelsea 3-0 Brighton)
  • April 25: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, West Ham vs Everton
  • April 24: Sunderland match at 20:00
  • April 27: Manchester United match at 20:00

Key dates

The season’s final weeks will determine Champions League qualification, Europa League entry, and the last remaining relegation positions. Arsenal faces Brighton on April 21 before their schedule continues, while Manchester City’s match-in-hand could shift the title race before the weekend concludes.

Editor’s note

Minor discrepancies exist in current standings across sources (e.g., Bournemouth listed as 7th or 9th depending on the platform). All figures reflect the most recent verified data as of April 22, 2026.

Timeline

  • — Fixtures released for 2025/26 season (Wikipedia)
  • — Season commenced; 33 weekend and 5 midweek rounds scheduled (NBC Sports)
  • — Wolves became first team relegated after West Ham drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace; 8-year top-flight stay ended (Wikipedia)
  • — Chelsea beat Brighton 3-0; latest standings confirmed (Global Sports Archive)
  • — Table last updated; Arsenal on 70 points, Man City on 67-70 depending on game in hand (ESPN)

Clarity section

Confirmed facts

  • 20-team Premier League, 34th season (Wikipedia)
  • Fixtures released June 18, 2025 (Wikipedia)
  • Season started August 15, 2025 (NBC Sports)
  • Wolves first relegated April 20, 2026 (Wikipedia)
  • Standings current as of April 22, 2026 (Wikipedia)
  • Burnley 19th with 20 points (ESPN)
  • Wolves 20th with 17 points (ESPN)

What’s unclear

  • Man City exact position (32 vs 33 games played)
  • Full fixture list beyond April 27
  • Precise goal tallies near season end

What they’re saying

Wolverhampton Wanderers became the first team to be relegated to the EFL Championship on 20 April 2026.

— Wikipedia (season contributors)

The rigorous 10-month journey of the Premier League commenced on August 15.

— NBC Sports (football reporters)

The 2025/26 season has delivered unpredictability at both ends of the table. While Arsenal and Manchester City wage war at the summit, Sunderland’s steadiness among promoted clubs and Wolves’ confirmed relegation underscore the Premier League’s unforgiving nature. The qualification spots remain contested, with three rounds of matches potentially reshuffling European berths before May’s conclusion.

Related reading: Manchester United F.C. vs Ipswich Town · Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Additional sources

foxsports.com, goal.com, sofascore.com

Arsenal leads the title race as reflected in our full standings and the todays fixtures results and table, with live updates throughout the season.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current Premier League table?

The table stands as of April 22, 2026: Arsenal leads with 70 points, Manchester City has 67-70, Manchester United and Aston Villa both sit on 58 points, and Liverpool trails in fifth with 55 points. Wolves are confirmed relegated in 20th place.

Where to find Premier League fixtures today?

The official schedule appears on Premier League Official, with match venues, kickoff times, and broadcast details updated throughout each matchweek.

Who leads the Premier League standings?

Arsenal currently leads on goal difference (+37) over Manchester City (+36), though City holds a game in hand. Both clubs sit at 70 points as of April 22, 2026 (ESPN).

What is the full EPL table 1 to 20?

The complete 1-20 standings show Arsenal (1st, 70 pts) through Wolves (20th, 17 pts). Positions 3-14 remain closely contested, with just 5 points separating sixth-place Brighton from 14th-place Newcastle.

What are the Premier League 25/26 fixtures?

The season consists of 380 matches across 33 weekend and 5 midweek rounds. Fixtures through April 27 include Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, West Ham vs Everton, and Sunderland at 20:00 on April 24.

How often does the Premier League table update?

Tables update after every completed match, typically within hours of full-time. Minor discrepancies between platforms occur when matches conclude at different times or when data entry lags behind live play (Sky Sports).

What is the top 10 Premier League table today?

Arsenal and Manchester City lead, followed by Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Brighton, Chelsea, Brentford, Bournemouth, and Everton in positions 1-10. The top 4 qualifies for Champions League; 5th earns Europa League entry.