noun
The act of being relegated
VERB + RELEGATION
avoided, club, fall, nearing, remain
RELEGATION + NOUN
night
PREP.
in, in, into, out
noun — authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Auxerre recorded their first victory of the season, climbing out of the relegation zone in the process.
United salvaged a 1-1 draw, but still remain in the relegation zone.
My favourite team is nearing relegation.
Against seemingly insurmountable odds, the club avoided relegation.
A win tonight is vital to stave off the threat of relegation.
If the new manager can't get a tune out of the players, the club will soon fall into the relegation zone.