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What record did Shane Long set on 23rd April 2019?

  • Most goals in a season

  • Fastest goal in Premier League history

  • Most assists in a game

  • First Irishman to score a hat-trick in the PL

Answer

Shane Long of Southampton set the record for the fastest goal in Premier League history on 23rd April 2019. His goal was scored in the first minute of the game against Watford, and it took him just 7.69 seconds to score. The previous record was held by former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who scored his goal in 10.9 seconds against Charlton Athletic in 2003.
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