Fastest goals in Premier League history

We take a look at the top 5 fastest goals in Premier League history.

Fastest goals in Premier League history

5) Alan Shearer - 10.52 seconds

Of the 260 goals netted by Alan Shearer, it's no surprise to see that at least one of them makes it into the list for the fastest goals in Premier League history.

Welcoming Manchester City on 18th January 2003, Shearer was quick to remind the Citizens that a trip to St. James' Park shouldn't be taken lightly. The former England international found the net inside 10.52 seconds, and it remains the quickest left-footed strike in the competition’s history.

The Magpies went on to win the game 2-0, with Craig Bellamy netting Newcastle's second.

4) Abdoulaye Doucoure - 10.18 seconds

Abdoulaye Doucoure is the most recent player to make the list, finding the net with a composed finish inside 10.18 seconds in Everton's third successive win following the return of David Moyes, defeating Leicester 4-0.

Having openly admitted his struggles under Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche, the Frenchman appeared re-energised under Moyes, benefitting from a more direct approach.

3) Ledley King - 9.82 seconds

It's rare that a central defender finds themselves in an advanced position less than 10 seconds into a game, but Ledley King made this count in Tottenham's trip to Bradford in 2000.

King scored just 10 times in his Premier League career, with his first against Bradford making it the fastest goal in the competition's history at the time, needing just 9.82 seconds to find the net.

Fellow Tottenham central defender Sol Campbell also scored that game, but the north London side could only manage a point in a 3-3 draw.

2) Phillip Billing - 9.11 seconds

Bournemouth travelled to league leaders Arsenal on 4th March 2023, and Mikel Arteta's side were stunned by Phillip Billing's opener inside 9.11 seconds.

Despite taking such an early lead, and doubling it through Marcos Senesi in the second half, the Cherries left the Emirates empty-handed, with goals from Thomas Partey, Ben White and Reiss Nelson ensuring an Arsenal comeback.

1) Shane Long - 7.69 seconds

Having scored in Southampton's previous contest against Liverpool, Shane Long needed just 7.69 seconds to make a difference away at Watford next time out.

Pouncing on a Craig Cathcart mistake, Long had just Ben Foster to beat, and he did so superbly. It wasn't enough to secure the Hornets a victory though, with Andre Gray levelling the scoreline in the 90th minute.