Arsenal’s Calafiori sets 118-year record with fastest-ever Community Shield goal
Riccardo Calafiori scored after just 23 seconds against Manchester City to give Arsenal a record-breaking start in the 2026 Community Shield. His strike became the fastest goal in the competition’s 118-year history, beating Liverpool legend Gary McAllister’s previous Cardiff record. Arsenal then doubled their advantage through Kai Havertz, giving Mikel Arteta’s side an impressive opening to the…
Riccardo Calafiori made football history by scoring the fastest-ever goal in the 118-year history of the FA Community Shield, netting after just 23 seconds against Manchester City in 2026. The Italian defender's swift finish, guided past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, gave Arsenal an immediate advantage and set the quickest goal record.
This remarkable achievement came after Calafiori received a precise reverse pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly, allowing him to beat his marker and score in the penalty area. The previous fastest goal in the competition was scored by Liverpool's Gary McAllister in 2001, who netted after 75 seconds. Calafiori's accomplishment highlights Arsenal's strong start to their season, as they ended a 22-year Premier League title drought in 2025-26.
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