The Premier League is currently well-placed to secure an additional Champions League qualification spot for the 2026/27 season. UEFA awards two extra places, known as European Performance Spots, to the two nations whose clubs achieve the highest coefficient ranking in the current European season.
As of late January 2026, England leads the annual UEFA association club coefficient rankings for the 2025/26 season. This ranking compiles points from clubs competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Clubs earn two points for a win and one for a draw in the main phases of these competitions. Bonus points are also awarded for progressing to later stages.
The strong collective performance of English clubs across all three UEFA competitions has positioned the Premier League favourably. If England finishes among the top two associations, the fifth-placed team in the 2025/26 Premier League will qualify for the 2026/27 Champions League. This would mark a significant achievement for the league, potentially allowing five English teams into Europe's premier club competition.
