Discover the Fastest Goal Scorer of the 2025/26 Premier League Season
A remarkable event occurred in the Premier League as Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United set a new record for the fastest goal of the 2025/26 season. This achievement unfolded during a match against Aston Villa on December 14, 2025. Fernandes scored just 29 seconds into the game at the London Stadium, breaking the previous record held by Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike.
Breaking Records in Quick Succession
Hugo Ekitike’s record was established only 23 hours earlier, when he netted his goal at 46 seconds in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion. Before Ekitike, Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw held the record, scoring after 52 seconds against Everton on November 29, 2025.
Other Quick Goals This Season
- Phil Foden (Manchester City) scored after 59 seconds against Leeds on November 29, 2025.
- Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham Forest) scored an own goal after 83 seconds in a match at Everton.
Notably, five of the six fastest goals this season occurred within a 16-day timeframe. The pace of scoring has made this season particularly exciting for fans.
Fastest Goals of the 2025/26 Premier League Season
| Time (min:sec) | Player | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:29 | Mateus Fernandes | West Ham v Aston Villa | 14/12/2025 |
| 00:46 | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool v Brighton | 13/12/2025 |
| 00:52 | Malick Thiaw | Everton v Newcastle | 29/11/2025 |
| 00:59 | Phil Foden | Man City v Leeds | 29/11/2025 |
| 01:02 | Bryan Mbeumo | Man Utd v Liverpool | 19/10/2025 |
| 01:23 | Nikola Milenkovic (own goal) | Everton v Forest | 06/12/2025 |
Historical Context
While this season has seen impressive scoring times, they still fall short of the all-time fastest goals in Premier League history. The league has witnessed some astonishing quick strikes over the years.
Top 15 Fastest Premier League Goals
| Time (sec) | Player | Match | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.69 | Shane Long | Watford v Southampton | 2018/19 |
| 9.11 | Philip Billing | Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth | 2022/23 |
| 9.82 | Ledley King | Bradford City v Spurs | 2000/01 |
| 10.18 | Abdoulaye Doucoure | Everton v Leicester City | 2024/25 |
| 10.52 | Alan Shearer | Newcastle v Man City | 2002/03 |
This season’s fast-paced scoring has ignited discussions among fans and analysts alike. Will anyone surpass these formidable records before the 2025/26 Premier League wraps up?
