Sunderland holds Premier League red card record
Sunderland A.F.C. set the Premier League record for most red cards in a single season, being sent off nine times during the 2013–14 campaign. This disciplinary issue became a hallmark of their turbulent season, marked by struggles on and off the pitch. Several dismissals happened in crucial matches, complicating their fight against relegation. The record still stands as a testament to how poor discipline can impact a team's fortunes.
Match highlights
- Sunderland A.F.C. received nine red cards in the 2013–14 Premier League season, the most ever by a single club.
- The team faced managerial instability and a difficult start, with frequent send-offs affecting their performance.
- Red cards often resulted from last-man challenges, reckless tackles, and on-field confrontations.
- Most Premier League teams typically get only one to three red cards per season.
- Other clubs with high red card totals include Queens Park Rangers F.C. (eight in 2012–13), Chelsea F.C. (eight in 2025–26), Leicester City F.C. (eight in 1994–95), West Ham United F.C. (eight in 1999–2000), and Blackburn Rovers F.C. (eight in 1998–99).
