Football is indeed the most-popular and by far the most-watched sport in the world. Football is dominating the sporting scene right now and lighting up stadiums with a number of different surprises. The most important aspects that spectators and fans look up to is, goals. Most of the decorated football players are those who showcase their goal-scoring prowess.
It can take just a second to score a goal in and sometimes, even 90 minutes are not enough. Over the years, we have seen several fascinating records being scripted by the goal-scorers, including the fastest goals. When it comes to the fastest goals in English Premier League (EPL) history, there are plenty of goals to choose from.
Here are the top 10 fastest Premier League goals.
Rank | Player | Match | Season | Time |
1. | Shane Long | Watford v Southampton | 2018/19 | 7.69 sec |
2. | Philip Billing | Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth | 2022/23 | 09.11 sec |
3. | Ledley King | Bradford City v Spurs | 2000/01 | 9.82 sec |
4. | Alan Shearer | Newcastle v Man City | 2002/03 | 10.52 sec |
5. | Christian Eriksen | Spurs v Man Utd | 2017/18 | 10.54 sec |
6. | Mark Viduka | Charlton v Leeds | 2000/01 | 11.9 sec |
7. | Dwight Yorke | Coventry v Aston Villa | 1995/96 | 12.16 sec |
8. | Chris Sutton | Everton v Blackburn | 1994/95 | 12.94 sec |
9. | Kevin Nolan | Blackburn v Bolton | 2003/04 | 13.48 sec |
10. | James Beattie | Chelsea v Southampton | 2004/05 | 13.52 sec |