The phrase "relegation fight" refers to a situation in sports, specifically in leagues or competitions, where teams are struggling to avoid being moved down to a lower division due to poor performance. Full definition
Let that sink in for a second... that is he managed to achieve that amazing accolade... playing less than other PL players... including players in relegation fighting sides... who managed to play the full 38 games in a season... that is an astounding 16 games less!!! (anfieldindex.com)
Time will tell as to which clubs are involved in the dreaded relegation fight with the likes of Sampdoria, Palermo and Udinese flirting with the drop last season, but there is undoubtedly a guarantee of tension and entertainment at both ends of the table. (caughtoffside.com)
It's been there in the unambitious team selections, in the unimaginative transfer dealings, in Patrick van Aanholt's apparent desperation to flee one relegation fight for another. (sbnation.com)