26 Premier League Trivia Questions with Answers

December 26, 2024

Put your Premier League passion to the test with our ultimate football trivia collection, covering everything from iconic goals and legendary players to record-breaking moments and historic matches - see if you can score big on these challenging questions!

1. Who holds the record for scoring three goals in the shortest amount of time in Premier League history?

Sadio Mane (2 minutes 56 seconds for Southampton vs Aston Villa in 2015)

Sadio Mane scored three goals in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds for Southampton against Aston Villa in 2015, setting a Premier League record for the fastest hat-trick.

2. Who holds the record for the most games played in Premier League history?

Gareth Barry

Gareth Barry appeared in 653 Premier League matches over his career, setting the record for most appearances in the competition's history.

3. Who leads the Premier League's all-time scoring charts with 260 goals?

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer scored 260 goals during his Premier League career with Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, making him the competition's highest scorer.

4. In what season did the Premier League first begin?

1992-93

The Premier League was established in 1992, with the first season taking place in 1992-93 after breaking away from the Football League.

5. Which club became the inaugural champions of the Premier League?

Manchester United

Manchester United won the first Premier League title in the 1992-93 season under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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6. Which goalkeeper has kept the most clean sheets in Premier League history with 202 shutouts?

Petr Cech

Petr Cech achieved 202 clean sheets during his Premier League career with Chelsea and Arsenal, setting the record for most shutouts.

7. How many teams participated in the first season of the Premier League?

22

The Premier League started with 22 teams in the 1992-93 season before being reduced to 20 teams in 1995.

8. Who holds the record for scoring the quickest goal in Premier League history at 7.69 seconds?

Shane Long (for Southampton vs Watford in 2018-19)

Shane Long scored after just 7.69 seconds for Southampton against Watford in the 2018-19 season, setting the record for fastest goal.

9. Which Swedish player's Premier League contract included a unique clause forbidding space travel?

Stefan Schwarz

Stefan Schwarz's contract with Sunderland in 1999 included a clause preventing him from traveling to space due to his interest in space tourism.

10. Which English football club had Elton John as its owner on two separate occasions?

Watford

Elton John served as chairman and owner of Watford FC during two different periods, helping the club rise through the divisions.

11. Before his first spell at Manchester United, which Lisbon-based club did Cristiano Ronaldo play for?

Sporting

Cristiano Ronaldo developed at Sporting CP's academy and played for their first team before transferring to Manchester United in 2003.

12. What were the original colors worn by Manchester United before they switched to their iconic red jerseys?

Green and gold

Manchester United originally wore green and gold jerseys, the colors of Newton Heath, before adopting their famous red kit.

13. Which football club became famous for its 'Galacticos' policy of signing superstar players?

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's 'Galacticos' era was characterized by signing multiple world-class players like Zidane, Ronaldo, and Beckham in the early 2000s.

14. Which American soccer team is co-owned by former England captain David Beckham?

Inter Miami

David Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami CF, which began playing in Major League Soccer in 2020.

15. Which manager has won the most Premier League titles during their career?

Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles during his tenure at Manchester United, making him the most successful manager in the competition's history.

16. Which player has the distinction of scoring the Premier League's very first goal?

Brian Deane

Brian Deane scored the first goal in Premier League history for Sheffield United against Manchester United in 1992.

17. How many Premier League titles has Liverpool secured since the competition's formation in 1992?

1

Liverpool won their first and only Premier League title in the 2019-20 season, despite their rich history of success in English football.

18. Which nations have teams that compete in the Premier League?

England and Wales

The Premier League features teams from both England and Wales, though Welsh teams must play in the English football system to participate.

19. What animal serves as the official emblem of the Premier League?

Lion

The Premier League's logo features a crowned lion, symbolizing English football's heritage and strength.

20. Is the Premier League currently the most-viewed soccer league globally?

True

The Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world, broadcast in 212 territories to 643 million homes.

21. In which year did Manchester City clinch their first Premier League championship?

2012

Manchester City won their first Premier League title in 2012 with a dramatic last-minute goal by Sergio Aguero against QPR.

22. Who was at the helm when Chelsea secured their 2016/17 Premier League title?

Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the 2016/17 Premier League title in his first season as manager of the club.

23. Which Premier League team earned the nickname 'The Entertainers' during the 1995/96 season?

Newcastle United

Newcastle United under Kevin Keegan were dubbed 'The Entertainers' for their attacking style of play in the 1995/96 season.

24. Which striker claimed the Premier League Golden Boot for the 2019-20 campaign?

Jamie Vardy

Jamie Vardy won the 2019-20 Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals for Leicester City.

25. In which season did Leicester City achieve their remarkable Premier League championship?

2015/16

Leicester City won their first Premier League title in the 2015/16 season, defying 5000-1 odds in one of sport's greatest underdog stories.

26. What iconic jersey number did Eric Cantona sport during his legendary Manchester United career?

7

Eric Cantona wore the famous number 7 shirt during his time at Manchester United in the 1990s, following in a long line of club legends.

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