Top 20 most hated football clubs in Britain ranked by AI

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There's no denying that the passion and hatred that exists in British football is part of what makes it so special. You can visit games at various different levels, up and down the country, and there will be some that have an extra edge that will make them such gripping viewing.

Of course, it's important that things don't cross the line, but the atmosphere and culture created on the terraces is why so many of us love the game. Each team will have their own rivals, and derby games are always significant.

But, there are some other clubs that, even for irrational reasons, fans will just dislike. With that in mind, we asked AI to rank the top 20 most hated football clubs in Britain right now… 20Wrexham Action Image It's no surprise that Wrexham are on the list, as Hollywood ownership and their rise through the Football League has rubbed some up the wrong way over the years, particularly with the level of investment that has gone into the Red Dragons.

Wrexham fans will argue it's jealousy, and it's no doubt raised their profile overseas, but the extra spotlight that has been on the Welsh club recently has brought more hatred their way from clubs they normally wouldn't consider rivals. 19Derby Action Images Derby have a big rivalry with Nottingham Forest, and Leicester will be another club not too keen on the Rams, whilst they also have had run-ins with other Midlands clubs, as well as Leeds United historically.

So, even though some fans may not have put them in the top 20, Derby are a club that has a lot of rivals, and whilst a lot of the football world had sympathy for them as they struggled under former owner Mel Morris, it wasn't universal. 18Nottingham Forest Action Images Staying in the East Midlands, Forest are next up, and they haven't exactly made themselves popular under owner Evangelos Marinakis in recent years, which has no doubt contributed to them making the top 20.

As mentioned, they have a great rivalry with the Rams, and the number of clubs in the Midlands means there are often local games. That, combined with Marinakis' behaviour and their proud history where they used to compete with the biggest clubs in the country, means Forest aren't well-liked by all outside of Nottingham.

17Swansea Action Images This is a somewhat surprising name, but Swansea do boast one of the fiercest rivalries in British football with Cardiff. It's a game that is heavily policed, and, whichever ground it is played at, it produces a brilliant atmosphere.