Arsenal, Riccardo Calafiori Make History With 24-Second Goal In Community Shield

Last Updated:August 16, 2026, 7:47 PM IST

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori scored the fastest FA Community Shield goal in 24 seconds against Manchester City, breaking Bobby Owen’s 1968 record.

Riccardo Calafiori celebrates his record-breaking goal. (Reuters)

Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori kicked off the 2026-27 English football season with a sublime goal in the 24th second of the FA Community Shield final against Manchester City. This was the quickest recorded opener in the history of the Shield field, breaking the record of former City man Bobby Owen, who hit home in 35 seconds against West Bromwich Albion on August 3, 1968.

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What other records has Arsenal broken recently?

Arsenal recently broke the Premier League record for most goals scored from corners in a single season, achieving 17 goals. They also became the first team to achieve something unprecedented, though the specific record is not detailed. Additionally, Max Dowman became the youngest player to score in the Premier League at 16 years and 73 days old, and the youngest to start a Premier League match at 16 years and 144 days old. Arsenal also ended a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title.

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