Sadio Mane scored the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history. He hit 3 goals in 2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton against Aston Villa on 16 May 2015, in a 6-1 win at St Mary's Stadium.
The record holder
| Player | Match | Time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Sadio Mane | Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa, 16 May 2015 | 2 minutes 56 seconds |
| Amad | Manchester United 3-1 Southampton, January 2025 | 12 minutes |
| Noni Madueke | Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-6 Chelsea, August 2024 | 14 minutes |
That remains the benchmark in the league's official records. The speed of the three goals is what sets Mane apart, even when compared with other quick Premier League hat-tricks.
How Mane's hat-trick happened
Mane opened the scoring after 13 minutes. Graziano Pelle flicked the ball on, Mane's first effort was stopped, and he finished at the second attempt.
The second came 84 seconds later after a defensive mix-up, leaving him with an empty net. Less than 3 minutes after the first goal, he met Shane Long's pass and fired into the top-right corner to complete the hat-trick.
Why this one stands out
The record came in a season when Mane was still building his Premier League reputation. He had joined Southampton from RB Salzburg in September 2014 and had scored 7 goals in 28 appearances before this match.
He later moved to Liverpool in 2016, but the record stayed with that Southampton performance.
Two recent quick hat-tricks for comparison
Recent seasons have produced fast hat-tricks too, but neither got close to Mane's mark. The contrast shows how extreme 2 minutes 56 seconds really is.
Amad scored in the 82nd minute, the 90th minute and the fourth minute of stoppage time in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Southampton in January 2025. Noni Madueke scored in the 49th, 58th and 63rd minutes in Chelsea's 6-2 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2024.
FAQ
How long did Mane take to score the hat-trick?
He took 2 minutes 56 seconds. That is the official Premier League record for the fastest hat-trick.
Who were Southampton playing when Mane set the record?
Aston Villa, at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton won 6-1.
Did Mane know he had broken the record?
No. He said he did not know until the referee told him after full-time.
Who has scored a quick Premier League hat-trick recently?
Amad did it in 12 minutes in January 2025, and Noni Madueke did it in 14 minutes in August 2024. Both were quick by normal standards, but still well behind Mane's record.