There have been some lightning starts to Premier League matches in the 32 seasons of the competition, but who has scored the fastest goal?
That honour goes to Shane Long, who scored only 7.69 seconds after kick-off on 23 April 2019 for Southampton at Watford.
The second-fastest strike came only in the 2022/23 season just finished when Philip Billing scored for AFC Bournemouth against Arsenal after only 9.11 seconds.
It went into the No 2 slot ahead of the goal that defender Ledley King scored after 9.82 seconds for Tottenham Hotspur at Bradford City in the 2000/01 season.
Interestingly, eight of the 10 fastest goals have been scored by the away team.
With his goal after 15.8 seconds for Burnley at home to Sheffield United, Jay Rodriguez entered the top 15 for the fastest goals for the second time, having scored after only 13.68 seconds for Southampton at Chelsea in 2004/05.
Top 15 fastest Premier League goals
| Time (sec) | Player | Match | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.69 | Shane Long | Watford v Southampton | 2018/19 |
| 09.11 | Philip Billing | Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth | 2022/23 |
| 09.82 | Ledley King | Bradford City v Spurs | 2000/01 |
| 10.52 | Alan Shearer | Newcastle v Man City | 2002/03 |
| 10.54 | Christian Eriksen | Spurs v Man Utd | 2017/18 |
| 11.90 | Mark Viduka | Charlton v Leeds | 2000/01 |
| 12.16 | Dwight Yorke | Coventry v Aston Villa | 1995/96 |
| 12.94 | Chris Sutton | Everton v Blackburn | 1994/95 |
| 13.48 | Kevin Nolan | Blackburn v Bolton | 2003/04 |
| 13.52 | James Beattie | Chelsea v Southampton | 2004/05 |
| 13.64 | Asmir Begovic | Stoke v Southampton | 2013/14 |
| 13.68 | Jay Rodriguez | Chelsea v Southampton | 2013/14 |
| 13.76 | Jesus Navas | Man City v Spurs | 2013/14 |
| 15.20 | Naby Keita | Liverpool v Huddersfield | 2018/19 |
| 15.80 | Jay Rodriguez | Burnley v Sheff Utd | 2023/24 |
