"Relegation danger" refers to a situation in sports, particularly in leagues or competitions with multiple divisions, where a team is at risk of being demoted or moved down to a lower division because of poor performance. Full definition
Contrary to the retrospective consensus, Liverpool were not in relegation danger when he took over, and so he had exactly one job: don't be Roy Hodgson. (sbnation.com)
Sakho spent the second half of last season on loan at Selhurst Park when Allardyce was boss and made a big impression as the Eagles succesfully fought their way out of relegation danger. (talksport.com)
With the bottom of the table so compressed and so many teams in relegation danger there are few yet in a position to start thinking about the summer holidays. (westhamway.net)