The fastest goal in Premier League history is Shane Long's strike after 7.69 seconds for Southampton away to Watford on 23 April 2019.
Who holds the record
This record covers goals scored from kick-off in Premier League matches. On the Premier League's list published in August 2026, Long remains at the top.
The goal came in Watford v Southampton in the 2018/19 season. It was 1.42 seconds quicker than the second-fastest goal on the same list.
Top 10 fastest Premier League goals
| Time (seconds) | Player | Match | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.69 | Shane Long | Watford v Southampton | 2018/19 |
| 9.11 | Philip Billing | Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth | 2022/23 |
| 9.82 | Ledley King | Bradford City v Tottenham Hotspur | 2000/01 |
| 10.18 | Abdoulaye Doucoure | Everton v Leicester City | 2024/25 |
| 10.52 | Alan Shearer | Newcastle United v Manchester City | 2002/03 |
| 10.54 | Christian Eriksen | Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United | 2017/18 |
| 11.90 | Mark Viduka | Charlton Athletic v Leeds United | 2000/01 |
| 12.16 | Dwight Yorke | Coventry City v Aston Villa | 1995/96 |
| 12.94 | Chris Sutton | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | 1994/95 |
| 13.48 | Kevin Nolan | Blackburn Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | 2003/04 |
Every decade since the league began has a goal in this top 10.
What changed near the top of the list
Philip Billing moved into second place in 2022/23 with a goal after 9.11 seconds for AFC Bournemouth against Arsenal. That pushed Ledley King's 9.82-second goal down to third.
The list also gained a recent entry in 2024/25. Abdoulaye Doucoure scored after 10.18 seconds for Everton against Leicester City, placing fourth overall.
FAQ
What is the second-fastest goal in Premier League history?
It is Philip Billing's goal after 9.11 seconds in Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth in 2022/23. On the Premier League's August 2026 list, only Shane Long is ahead of it.
Who scored the fastest Premier League goal by a defender?
Ledley King holds that mark on this top-10 list with a goal after 9.82 seconds. He scored it for Tottenham Hotspur against Bradford City in 2000/01.
What was the fastest Premier League goal in 2024/25?
That was Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal after 10.18 seconds for Everton against Leicester City. It also ranks fourth on the all-time list.
Which team conceded the fastest goal in Premier League history?
Watford conceded the fastest goal on record. Shane Long scored it for Southampton on 23 April 2019.