Fastest Goal Scored in 2025/26 Premier League Season Revealed
The race for the fastest goal in the 2025/26 Premier League season has been heating up, with new records emerging. Hugo Ekitike currently holds the title, scoring just 46 seconds into the match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on December 13, 2025.
Record-Breaking Moments in the Premier League
This remarkable goal surpassed the previous season’s record held by Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United. Thiaw had netted his goal after just 52 seconds against Everton on November 29, 2025. This record stood for merely two weeks before Ekitike reclaimed the spotlight.
Other Rapid Goals This Season
Notably, the competition for quickest goals has seen several players enter the fray. Here’s a summary of the fastest goals scored in the current season:
- 00:46 – Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool vs. Brighton) – 13/12/2025
- 00:52 – Malick Thiaw (Newcastle vs. Everton) – 29/11/2025
- 00:59 – Phil Foden (Man City vs. Leeds) – 29/11/2025
- 01:02 – Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd vs. Liverpool) – 19/10/2025
- 01:23 – Nikola Milenkovic (own goal, Everton vs. Forest) – 06/12/2025
- 01:38 – Neco Williams (Forest vs. Burnley) – 20/09/2025
- 02:41 – Raul Jimenez (Fulham vs. Aston Villa) – 28/09/2025
Historical Context of Fastest Goals
While the current season showcases impressive rapid scoring, it pales in comparison to the all-time quickest goals in Premier League history. Here is a list of the top fifteen fastest goals:
| Time (sec) | Player | Match | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.69 | Shane Long | Watford vs. Southampton | 2018/19 |
| 09.11 | Philip Billing | Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth | 2022/23 |
| 09.82 | Ledley King | Bradford City vs. Spurs | 2000/01 |
| 10.18 | Abdoulaye Doucoure | Everton vs. Leicester City | 2024/25 |
| 10.52 | Alan Shearer | Newcastle vs. Man City | 2002/03 |
| 10.54 | Christian Eriksen | Spurs vs. Man Utd | 2017/18 |
| 11.90 | Mark Viduka | Charlton vs. Leeds | 2000/01 |
| 12.16 | Dwight Yorke | Coventry vs. Aston Villa | 1995/96 |
| 12.94 | Chris Sutton | Everton vs. Blackburn | 1994/95 |
| 13.48 | Kevin Nolan | Blackburn vs. Bolton | 2003/04 |
| 13.52 | James Beattie | Chelsea vs. Southampton | 2004/05 |
| 13.64 | Asmir Begovic | Stoke vs. Southampton | 2013/14 |
| 13.68 | Jay Rodriguez | Chelsea vs. Southampton | 2013/14 |
| 13.76 | Jesus Navas | Man City vs. Spurs | 2013/14 |
| 15.20 | Naby Keita | Liverpool vs. Huddersfield | 2018/19 |
As this season progresses, football fans are eager to see if any player will add their name to this prestigious list of quick scorers. The excitement is palpable, as every second counts on the pitch.
