In Seychelles football, there is a notable losing streak that has persisted for quite some time. At Seysoccer, we’ve been curious to see how it compares to similar negative records around the world. Anse Royale FC currently holds the record with 29 consecutive defeats. Since their draw with Saint Louis on October 26th, 2022, they have been on a consistent losing streak.
Woodford United F.C., a club from the UK, holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive football match losses. Between April 12, 2012, and November 2, 2013, they endured a staggering 65-game losing streak. However, they finally ended this streak on a positive note with a 2-1 victory away from home against Blackstones F.C.
San Marino’s national team experienced a challenging period from March 1993 to April 2001, where they went eight years straight without a single victory. During this time, they suffered 36 consecutive losses. Finally, in April 2004, over thirteen years after their international debut, San Marino secured their first and only win against Liechtenstein.
Norwich City F.C. endured a difficult period in the Premier League, holding the record for the second-longest losing run in the league’s history. Following a heavy defeat against Manchester City on August 21, 2021, Norwich City surpassed Aston Villa’s 11-game losing streak from 2016. However, Sunderland still holds the record with a monumental 20-game losing streak across two different Premier League seasons between January 2003 and September 2005.
Las Palmas holds the record for the longest losing run in La Liga. They experienced an 11-game losing sequence between December 1959 and February 1960.
Brescia faced a challenging period in Serie A, losing 16 consecutive matches between February 1995 and August 1997. Fifteen of these losses occurred during the tailend of the 1994-1995 season, which resulted in their relegation to Serie B.
During the 2021-2022 Bundesliga season, SpVgg Greuther Fürth broke the record for the most consecutive losses in the league’s history. They suffered 12 successive defeats between August 28 and December 4, conceding a total of 40 goals during this run.
The 2022-2023 season was a record-breaking one for Angers in Ligue 1. They set a new record by enduring a losing streak of 12 consecutive matches, surpassing the previous record held by Dijon in 2020-2021, Grenoble, Strasbourg, and CA Paris in different seasons.
Blyth Spartans, a British club, holds the record for the longest recorded losing streak in professional soccer. During the 1977-1978 season, they suffered 30 consecutive losses.
The 1999 MetroStars team in Major League Soccer (MLS) had a particularly challenging season. Coached by Bora Milutinovic, they endured a record-setting losing streak of 12 matches, which still stands today. The team faced numerous struggles, including a 6-0 defeat against the Kansas City Wizards.
These losing streaks serve as reminders of the ups and downs that teams and players can experience in the world of football. While challenging, they also highlight the resilience and determination needed to overcome adversity and achieve future success. Anse Royale’s upcoming match on March 6th against Mont Buxton presents a crucial opportunity for them to break this negative record. Mont Buxton, currently positioned alongside Anse Royale at the bottom of Seychelles League 1, offers a chance for redemption.
As neutral observers at Seysoccer, we hope to witness Anse Royale halt their losing streak and embark on a new chapter of success.
Join us at Stad Popiler for what promises to be an intriguing match!
