The English Premier League has been home to some of the most incredible feats in football history since its inception in 1992. As we celebrate 32 years of EPL football, let’s take a look at 32 of the most amazing Premier League records that showcase the best talent, remarkable consistency, and astonishing performances.
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1. Most Goals in a Single Season – Erling Haaland (36 Goals)
In the 2022/23 season, Erling Haaland broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League campaign, smashing the previous record of 34.
2. Fastest Hat-Trick – Sadio Mané (2 Minutes, 56 Seconds)
Sadio Mané, playing for Southampton, set the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring three goals in under three minutes against Aston Villa in 2015.
3. Most Consecutive Wins – Manchester City (18 Wins)
In 2017, Manchester City achieved a record 18 consecutive Premier League victories under Pep Guardiola.
4. Longest Unbeaten Run – Arsenal (49 Games)
The “Invincibles” Arsenal team went unbeaten for 49 consecutive games between 2003 and 2004, an incredible feat of consistency.
5. Most Assists in a Season – Kevin De Bruyne & Thierry henry (20 Assists)
De Bruyne equalled Thierry Henry’s record of 20 assists in a single season during the 2019/20 campaign, showcasing his playmaking brilliance.
6. Most Goals Scored by a Team in a Single Season – Manchester City (106 Goals)
In the 2017/18 season, Manchester City scored an incredible 106 goals, a record for the most in a Premier League season.
7. Fewest Goals Conceded in a Season – Chelsea (15 Goals)
José Mourinho’s Chelsea team of 2004/05 conceded only 15 goals, setting the benchmark for defensive solidity.
8. Most Red Cards – Duncan Ferguson and Patrick Vieira (8 Red Cards)
Both Ferguson and Vieira share the unfortunate record for receiving the most red cards in Premier League history, with eight each.
9. Fastest Goal – Shane Long (7.69 Seconds)
Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history, netting within 7.69 seconds of kick-off for Southampton against Watford in 2019.
10. Youngest Goalscorer – James Vaughan (16 Years, 270 Days)
Vaughan became the youngest scorer in Premier League history when he scored for Everton in 2005.
11. Oldest Goalscorer – Teddy Sheringham (40 Years, 268 Days)
Sheringham holds the record for the oldest Premier League goalscorer, scoring for West Ham at the age of 40.
12. Most Hat-Tricks – Sergio Agüero (12 Hat-Tricks)
Agüero is the king of hat-tricks, scoring a record 12 hat-tricks during his time with Manchester City.
13. Most Clean Sheets – Petr Cech (202 Clean Sheets)
Cech holds the record for the most Premier League clean sheets with 202, achieved with Chelsea and Arsenal.
14. Biggest Home Win – Manchester United (9-0 vs Ipswich Town)
Manchester United set the record for the biggest home win in Premier League history in 1995, defeating Ipswich Town 9-0.
15. Most Premier League Titles – Manchester United (13 Titles)
Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United dominated the Premier League, winning 13 titles.
16. Most Appearances – Gareth Barry (653 Games)
Barry’s longevity allowed him to make a record 653 Premier League appearances over a 21-year career.
17. Most Own Goals – Richard Dunne (10 Own Goals)
Dunne holds the unwanted record for the most own goals, with 10 to his name.
18. Longest Managerial Reign – Arsène Wenger (828 Games)
Wenger managed Arsenal for 828 Premier League games, setting the record for the longest reign in league history.
19. Most Consecutive Clean Sheets – Edwin van der Sar (14 Clean Sheets)
In 2008/09, Van der Sar kept 14 consecutive clean sheets for Manchester United, the longest streak in Premier League history.
20. Most Assists in a Single Game – 4 Players (4 Assists)
Dennis Bergkamp, José Antonio Reyes, Cesc Fàbregas, and Harry Kane share the record for the most assists in a single match, with four.
21. Highest Attendance – Tottenham Hotspur (83,222 Fans)
Spurs set the record for the highest attendance in Premier League history when they hosted Arsenal at Wembley in 2018.
22. Longest Premier League Goal – Asmir Begovic (91.9 meters)
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored from his own box against Southampton in 2013, setting the record for the longest goal ever scored in the Premier League.
23. Most Consecutive Seasons Scoring in the League – Ryan Giggs (21 Seasons)
Giggs scored in every Premier League season from 1992 until 2013, a testament to his consistency and longevity.
24. Most Points in a Season – Manchester City (100 Points)
In 2017/18, Manchester City became the first team to reach 100 points in a single season.
25. Biggest Away Win – Leicester City (9-0 vs Southampton)
Leicester thrashed Southampton 9-0 in 2019, setting the record for the biggest away victory in Premier League history.
26. Fastest Player to Reach 100 Goals – Alan Shearer (124 Games)
Shearer is the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, doing so in just 124 games.
27. Most Goals in a Calendar Year – Harry Kane (39 Goals)
In 2017, Kane broke the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year, netting 39 times.
28. Most Consecutive Premier League Appearances – Frank Lampard (164 Games)
Lampard holds the record for the most consecutive appearances, playing 164 games in a row.
29. Fastest Team to Score 1,000 Goals – Manchester United
Manchester United were the first team to score 1,000 Premier League goals, reaching the milestone in 2005.
30. First African Player to Score a Hat-Trick – Efan Ekoku
In 1993, Ekoku became the first African player to score a Premier League hat-trick, doing so for Norwich City.
31. Fewest Points in a Season – Derby County (11 Points)
Derby County set the record for the fewest points in a season, finishing with just 11 in 2007/08.
32. Most Assists by a Defender – Trent Alexander Arnold (59 Assists)
Trent Alexander Arnold holds the record for the most assists by a defender in Premier League history with 53.
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