Here is a look at the clubs that have recorded the most red cards in a single Premier League season, including a notable entry from the current 2025/26 campaign.
Since its 1992 debut, the Premier League has witnessed legendary feats, but it has also tracked the “darker” side of the game: disciplinary meltdowns. While aggressive tactics can be a strategy, they often backfire, leaving teams shorthanded and dropping points.
The All-Time Leaders (9 Red Cards)
Two clubs share the top spot for the worst disciplinary record in a single season.
- Sunderland (2009/10): The Black Cats set the benchmark during a turbulent year. Marred by inconsistency, the squad saw red nine times, a figure that has remained the “gold standard” for poor discipline for over 15 years.
- Queens Park Rangers (2011/12): QPR matched Sunderland’s record just two years later. Their nine dismissals were a byproduct of a physical, high-stakes battle against relegation that famously went down to the final seconds of the season.
The “Eight-Card” Club
Several teams have fallen just one dismissal short of the all-time record. These campaigns were typically defined by high-pressure survival fights or an overly combative style of play:
- Newcastle United (2008/09)
- West Ham United (1999/00)
- Blackburn Rovers (1998/99)
- Leicester City (1994/95)
Chelsea’s 2025/26 Disciplinary Crisis
The ongoing 2025/26 season has seen a surprising addition to these ranks. Chelsea has already accumulated 7 red cards in Premier League play. The latest came when Pedro Neto was sent off during the high-tension clash against Arsenal on March 1, 2026.
While the “Blues” are still two shy of the all-time record, their current trajectory is alarming. With 10 matches still remaining in the season, Chelsea is on pace to potentially overtake Sunderland and QPR to claim this unwanted piece of history.
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