Most Successful English Clubs in Football: 2023 Edition
G'day fam! Well .. Man City might lose their titles if they end up getting stripped. It led me to think however, what are the most successful English clubs? These are the clubs that have won the most trophies. To work out the best clubs in England we counted how many major trophies clubs had won. These are competitive honours run by official governing bodies - FIFA, UEFA or the FA. Let’s take a look at the seven most successful English clubs of all time.
10. Nottingham Forest - 13 Tiles
Nottingham Forest is one of the most successful English clubs and Britain's most beloved club. They enjoyed great success during their golden years through the 70’s and early 80’s.
The club's success was thanks to the mastermind of Brian Clough during his 18-year reign. In 1978 Nottingham Forest won the league title and League Cup double, followed it up with the League and European Cup double in 1979, and made it back-to-back European Cups in 1980.
In Clough's last decade at the club he managed to win the 1989 and 1990 League Cups, and steer the club to become finalists in the 1991 FA Cup and 1992 League Cup finals.
From 1977 to 1981, only Liverpool and Nottingham Forest won the European Cup:
🏆 1977 - Liverpool 🏆 1978 - Liverpool 🏆 1979 - Nottingham Forest 🏆 1980 - Nottingham Forest 🏆 1981 - Liverpool Today, they meet at the City Ground. pic.twitter.com/8fA6PYj4g9 — Squawka (@Squawka) October 22, 2022
9. Newcastle United - 14 Tiles
Since joining the Football League in 1983, Newcastle have never dropped below the second tier. They've been a member of the Premier League for all but three seasons, but most of their success came at the turn of the 20th century.
Between 1904 and 1910, Newcastle won an FA Cup and three of its four League titles. Their last major domestic trophy was in 1955, and last major trophy, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.
In addition to their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup success, Newcastle has won four League titles, six FA Cups, an FA Charity Shield and the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2006.
Newcastle is a massive club locally with some of the most passionate supporters. The club is growing on a global scale thanks to the buyout by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.
🔴 Southampton's last major trophy - 1976
⚫️ Newcastle's last major trophy - 1955 👀 Will either of them end their drought this season? pic.twitter.com/SWnMycUBoc — Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 24, 2023
8. Everton - 24 Tiles
Everton is the club with the second-longest run in England's top flight, just behind Arsenal, and are one of the most successful English clubs.
The club has won nine league titles, their first success in 1891 and last title in 1987. They've won five FA Cups from 13 finals appearances and last lifted the trophy in 1995.
Everton can also boast of winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1985 during a period of regular success, and they've also won nine Charity Shields. In recent times however they've endured a title drought.
Since 1878, Everton averaged 1 trophy every 7 years until 1995. 27 years without since. 1 constant...#27years pic.twitter.com/VXEDfg2Wx4
— Neil (@DogBeard74) December 11, 2021
7. Aston Villa - 25 Titles
Founded in 1874, Aston Villa became a founding member of the Football League in 1888, the Premier League in 1992, and is one of the most successful English clubs.
Despite the recent trophy drought Aston Villa has a rich history, having won 25 major trophies. Their haul includes seven League titles, seven FA Cups, five League Cups and their biggest win of all, the 1981/82 European Cup following a 1-nil win over Bayern Munich.
Villa were relegated from the EPL as recently as 2016, with one of the worst ever Premier League teams, and their last major honour was a League Cup crown in 1996.
Fans of Villa are among the best football fans in England, and Villa Park is also one of the best Premier League stadiums.
Happy 140th birthday to Aston Villa FC. #AVFC
7 League Titles 7 FA Cups 5 League Cups 1 European Cup 1 Super Cup pic.twitter.com/8K9FrbGMd9 — bet365 (@bet365) November 24, 2014
6. Tottenham Hotspur - 26 Tiles
Although Tottenham's last major honour came in 2008 the North London club has 26 Major honours to its name and is one of the most successful English clubs.
Tottenham has won two League titles, last winning it in 1951, eight FA Cups, four League Cups, and seven FA Community Shields. Their 2008 League Cup final victory over Chelsea is their most recent success.
The team plays its home matches at the state-of-the-art 62,850 capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is only 4 miles (6.4 km) from their North London rivals stadium, Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
#OnThisDay in 2008, Tottenham Hotspur won the League Cup at Wembley Stadium against Chelsea 🙌 #COYS pic.twitter.com/NtVDaDwEky
— Talking THFC (@TalkingTHFC) February 24, 2021
5. Manchester City - 29 Titles
Since Sheikh Mansour's ownership in 2008, Manchester City has received considerable financial investment and we've witnessed a tremendous transformation of the club's success.
Manchester City has eight League titles, six FA Cups, eight League Cups, six FA Community Shields and one European Cup Winners Cup, making it the fifth-most successful English club.
Before winning the Premier League in 2011-12, they had last won the league in 1968, with fans having to endure a 44-year wait.
Manchester City will be looking for more success in European competition, and the modern day giants will be looking to move even higher up this list in the future. Whether or not they get to keep their titles is going to be another thing altogether
Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi bought Manchester City in 2008, City hadn’t won a trophy for 32 years; has spent £1.3bn on Barcelona-plus vision for the club, plus £££ms came from Etihad etc (some under Uefa investigation now); 11 years on: Manchester City totally dominant.
— David Conn (@david_conn) May 18, 2019
4. Chelsea - 34 Titles
Just like Manchester City, much of Chelsea’s success came at the turn of the century when Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003.
Only a year later they would win the Premier League, their first title win in 50 years since the 1954-55 season which was their first and only title until their 2004 Premier League title win.
The Blues have been successful domestically, with six League titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields.
Chelsea is the first English club to have won all three major UEFA trophies, winning the Champions League, Europa League, the Cup Winners' Cup and the Super Cup twice each, as well as one FIFA Club World Cup title.
• 95 points in the Premier League from a manager in his debut season, Chelsea, 2004/05
• The manager to win the treble with the most ever profitable net spend (12m€ profit), Inter Milan, 2009/2010 • 38 straight games at the top of the Premier League, Chelsea, 2014/2015 pic.twitter.com/7G1eaEdpI2 — IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) January 28, 2023
3. Arsenal - 48 Titles
Arsenal is the third most successful English club having won 13 league titles, 14 FA Cups, two League Cups, and 16 FA Community Shields.
Yet to win a major European title, the Gunners still have an impressive domestic record. The "Invincibles" team of 2003-04 finished with 26 wins, 12 draws and 0 losses, matching Preston North End's unbeaten title season of 1888–89.
Arsenal also holds a record FA Cup haul of 14, and has the longest running streak in the top division, avoiding relegation since 1913.
Arsenal 03/04 - The Invincibles pic.twitter.com/rJ9SuMRRfj
— My Greatest 11 (@MyGreatest11) January 22, 2023
2. Manchester United – 66 Titles
Manchester United has an impressive haul of 66 titles. They've won a record 20 Premier Leagues, 12 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, and a record 21 FA Community Shields.
They have also lifted the European Cup/UEFA Champions League three times, have won the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup once each.
Under Sir Alex Ferguson the Red Devils won 38 of their titles between 1986 and 2013. Since Ferguson's departure, Man United are no longer as fearsome as they once were, but there's hope the best stadium in England, Old Trafford, will soon return to its former glory.
26 years, 13 Premier League titles, 2 UEFA Champions League trophies and countless memories. Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at #MUFC was unmatched 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kcum3ySLy5
— Benjamin Hunt (@JustAFootyFan_) January 31, 2023
1. Liverpool – 68 Titles
Liverpool is the most successful English club of all time, just ahead of Manchester United. The Reds regained their status as the best team in England following their resurgence under manager Jurgen Klopp.
The club had tremendous domestic success in the 1970s and 1980s, followed by a rough couple of decades. Their 2019-20 Premier League triumph ended a 30-year League title drought.
Liverpool has won 19 League titles, 8 FA Cups, a record 9 League Cups and 16 FA Community Shields. They've also achieved great European success winning six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, four UEFA Super Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.
Glorious. Absolutely Glorious.
Jurgen Klopp's roll of honour at Liverpool: Premier League: 2019-20 UEFA Champions League: 2019 UEFA Super Cup: 2019 FIFA Club World Cup: 2019 League Cup : 2022 pic.twitter.com/llu48CyoDz — DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) February 27, 2022
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Never knew Aston Villa won so many titles in the past. Manchester City case has some agenda, since 2019 the FA has been under their nose and refused to end the case, I just hope they get through this case once and for all.
Yep through the eras different teams dominated at different times. It'll be interesting to see how Man City goes and any punishment. Financials won't be an issue but I heard the possibility to put them in League Two!
There is no one like Jose Mourinho. Pep has won more but Jose was a blockbuster entertainment.
Liverpool had their golden times in the 80's and 90's where they dominated the EPL and clubs. British Premiere League is very competitive, I would say it is a democratic league where each team can pinch another and power is balanced.
Before Klopps time, Liverpool was a mediocre team and now it is good to see Man U back.
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