Who won the 1934 World Cup?
Italy won the 1934 FIFA World Cup. The European nation also hosted the tournament which was the second edition following the 1930 World Cup in […]
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Lowest attendance in a Premier League game
During the inaugural 1992-93 season Wimbledon set a Premier League record for the lowest attendance when only 3,039 showed up for their match at Selhurst […]
Most draws in a Premier League season
Manchester City and Sheffield United became the first two clubs to draw as many 18 of their games in a single Premier League campaign. Both […]
Who was the first Guyanese player to score in the Premier League?
Carl Cort was the first Guyanese player to score in the Premier League. The English-born striker represented Guyana six times between 2011-12 and scored his […]
Who was the first Slovenian to score in the Premier League?
Robert Koren was the first Slovenian to score in the Premier League. The attacking midfielder scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing for West […]
Who was the first Ecuadorian to score in the Premier League?
Ulises de la Cruz was the first Ecuadorian player to score in the Premier League. The right-back scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing […]
When was the first Premier League season?
The Premier League was formed on 20 February 1992 and consisted of 22 teams. The first season took place between 1992-93, kicking off on 15 […]
Who was the first African to score in the Premier League?
Phil Masinga was the first African to score in the Premier League. The South African striker scored his first of five Premier League goals for […]
Who was the first million pound footballer?
Napoli spent 2 billion Italian Lira (£1.2 million) on attacker Giuseppe Savoldi from Bologna in 1975, making him football’s first million pound player. Many historians […]
Who won the 1938 World Cup?
Italy won the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This was the third edition of the tournament which was hosted in France and was the first time […]
Biggest half-time lead in the Premier League
Twice in Premier League history has a team led 5-0 at half-time. This first occurred between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton Wanderers on 8 November 1997. […]
How many teams have been relegated three consecutive seasons?
Three teams have been relegated in three consecutive seasons in the English football league. The first team to do this was Bristol City. The Robins […]
Who has scored the most own goals in the Premier League?
Richard Dunne holds the Premier League record for most own goals throughout his career. The former Everton and Manchester City centre-back scored 10 own goals […]
Who was the first French player to score in the Premier League?
Eric Cantona was the first French player to score in the Premier League. The controversial attacker scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing for […]
Who were the first English team to win the European Cup?
Manchester United were the first English team to win the European Cup (now Champions League). Sir Matt Busby’s side were 4-1 victors over Benfica after […]
Who was the first Senegalese player to score in the Premier League?
El Hadji Diouf was the first Senegalese player to score in the Premier League. The controversial attacker scored a brace whilst playing for Liverpool in […]
Who was the first Icelandic player to score in the Premier League?
Thorvaldur Orlygsson was the first Icelandic player to score in the Premier League. The midfielder scored his one and only Premier League goal in the […]
Who scored a hat-trick on their Premier League debut?
The only occasion that a player has scored a hat-trick on their Premier League debut was on 17 August 1996 during Middlesbrough 3-3 Liverpool. Boro […]
How many clubs have played in the Premier League?
As of the 2018–19 season, 49 teams have played in the Premier League. They are as follows: Arsenal Aston Villa Barnsley Birmingham City Blackburn Rovers […]
Who were the founding members of the English Football League?
Founded in 1888, the English Football League is the oldest such competition in world football. The 1888–89 Football League was the inaugural edition. There were […]
Which team has the fewest points in a Premier League season while avoiding relegation?
In the 2004-05 Premier League season West Bromwich Albion avoided relegation with only 34 points.
Who was the first Ivorian to score in the Premier League?
Ibrahima Bakayoko was the first Ivorian to score in the Premier League. The attacker scored his first Premier League in a 1-0 win for Everton […]
What teams were in the first Premier League season?
The Premier League was formed on 20 February 1992 and consisted of 22 teams. They were as follows: Arsenal Aston Villa Blackburn Rovers Chelsea Coventry […]
Who was the first Bulgarian to score in the Premier League?
Boncho Genchev was the first Bulgarian to score in the Premier League. The attacking midfielder scored his first goal in the inaugural Premier League season […]
Who was the first South African to score in the Premier League?
Phil Masinga was the first South African to score in the Premier League. The striker scored his first Premier League goal for Leeds United in […]
Who was the first Paraguayan to score in the Premier League?
Diego Gavilan was the first Paraguayan to score in the Premier League. The midfielder scored his only Premier League goal for Newcastle United in a […]
Who hosted the 1950 World Cup?
Brazil hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup between 24 June-16 July. This was the fourth edition of the tournament which was won by Uruguay with […]
Who was the first Swiss player to score in the Premier League?
Marc Hottiger was the first Swiss player to score in the Premier League. The defender scored his first Premier League goal whilst player for Newcastle […]
Which is the oldest football club in England?
Founded in 1862, Notts County are the oldest professional association football club in the world. The Magpies have never won the top flight of English […]
Who has played the most Premier League games without winning?
Marvin Sordell had two spells in the Premier League – the first with Bolton Wanderers in 2011-12 and the second with Burnley in 2014-15. In […]
Who was the first Czech to score in the Premier League?
Karel Poborsky was the first Czech to score in the Premier League. The right winger scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United in […]
Who was the first Grenadian to score in the Premier League?
Jason Roberts was the first Grenadian to score in the Premier League. The English-born striker represented Grenada 12 times between 1998-2008 and scored his first […]
Most goals scored in a Premier League season by a relegated team
Ian Holloway’s Blackpool hold the record for scoring the most goals in a single Premier League campaign by a team that were relegated. The 55 […]
Who was the first Slovakian to score in the Premier League?
Vladimir Kinder was the first Slovakian to score in the Premier League. The centre-back scored his first Premier League goal for Middlesbrough in a 6-1 […]
Who was the first player from Trinidad & Tobago to score in the Premier League?
Dwight Yorke was the first player from Trinidad & Tobago to score in the Premier League. The striker scored his first Premier League goal during […]
Who was the first Englishman to score in the Premier League?
Brian Deane was the first Englishman to score in the Premier League. Deane was also the first-ever player to score in the Premier League era. […]
Who was the first Brazilian to score in the Premier League?
Isaías was the first Brazilian to score in the Premier League. The attacker scored his first of two Premier League goals for Coventry City in […]
Who has made the most Premier League appearances?
Midfielder Gareth Barry holds the Premier League record for most appearances. The former England international made 653 Premier League appearances during his career spanned across […]
Who was the first Egyptian to score in the Premier League?
Mido was the first Egyptian to score in the Premier League. The striker was a brace on his Premier League debut whilst playing for Tottenham […]
Has anyone scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final?
Sir Geoff Hurst is the only player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final. This occurred in the 1966 World Cup final […]
Who was the first Dane to score in the Premier League?
Jan Molby was the first Dane to score in the Premier League. The central midfielder scored his first goal in the inaugural Premier League season […]
Who was the first Portuguese player to score in the Premier League?
Dani was the first Portuguese player to score in the Premier League. The attacking midfielder scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham United […]
Who was the first manager sacked in the Premier League?
The Premier League kicked off in 1992-93. During the inaugural season Ian Porterfield became the first manager to dismissed when he was relieved on his […]
Who was the first Moroccan to score in the Premier League?
Hassan Kachloul was the first Moroccan to score in the Premier League. The midfielder scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing for Southampton in […]
Who was the first player to score 4 goals in a Premier League game?
Norwich City’s Efan Ekoku became the first player to score four goals in a Premier League game in a 5-1 win over Everton on 25 […]
Who was the first Chilean to score in the Premier League?
Javier Margas was the first Chilean to score in the Premier League. The centre-back scored his sole Premier League goal for West Ham United in […]
Who has scored the most goals in Premier League history?
Alan Shearer is the all-time Premier League top goalscorer. The former England captain scored 260 goals between 1992-2006 for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Who was the first Estonian to score in the Premier League?
Ragnar Klavan was the first Estonian to score in the Premier League. The centre-back scored his one and only Premier League goal in a 2-1 […]
Who was the first Norwegian to score in the Premier League?
Gunnar Halle was the first Norwegian to score in the Premier League. The right-back scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing for Oldham Athletic […]
Who won the 1950 World Cup?
Uruguay won the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This was the fourth edition of the tournament which was hosted by fellow South American nation Brazil between […]