By Paul Yarden | 8th Apr 2023
In this ranking, we consider all major football trophies in England from 1871 to today:
– Top Tier England Football League Winners with Premier League Winners
– Major European trophies – Champions League Winners, Europa League Winners, and European Cup Winners’ Cup
Liverpool are the most successful club in England, having won the highest number of trophies overall, with the most European and League Cup titles. They have also won 19 English Football League titles, the last of which was in 2019-20 EPL Season.
The second most success football club in England is Manchester United who have won the most league titles with 20, one more than Liverpool, and 12 FA Cup titles (two fewer than Arsenal). The Gunners are the team with the most FA Cup Winning titles, having won the FA Cup 14 times.
The top five English Football clubs in terms of trophies won are Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City – all members of the so-called ‘Big Six’ in the Premier League, which also includes Tottenham Hotspur due to their consistent performance in the league and their history of success in English football.
Interestingly, Blackburn Rovers are the only club in the top 10 currently competing in lower English League divisions.
Below is a table listing all-time major trophy winners in English football from the inaugural season of 1871-72 to the present 2022-23 season.
All-Time English Football Major Trophy Winners 1871-72 to 2022-23
(Inter-Cities Fairs Cup not regarded by UEFA as a Major Trophy)
*Major European Trophies
European Cup from 1955-56 to 1991-92 & UEFA Champions League from 1992-93 onward
European Cup Winners’ Cup from 1960-61 to 1998-99
UEFA Cup from 1971-72 to 2008-09 & UEFA Europa League from 2009-10 onward
More Success England Football Clubs Facts
– Manchester City have emerged as a dominant force in English football in recent years, winning 5 league titles since 2012, as well as 7 domestic cup trophies.
– Chelsea have also enjoyed great success in the last two decades, winning 5 league titles, 5 FA Cups, and the Champions League twice.
– Everton are the fourth most successful club in terms of overall trophies won, with 15 major honours including 9 league titles and 5 FA Cups Winning titles.
– Aston Villa, who were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888, have won 7 League titles and 7 FA Cups in their history.
– Newcastle United and Sunderland are two clubs with passionate fanbases and a rich history, having won 11 and 6 major trophies respectively.
Other clubs in the top 20 of the all-time trophy list include Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion, and Nottingham Forest, who have each won multiple league titles and European trophies.
The oldest football competition in the world, the FA Cup, has been won by a total of 43 different clubs since its inception in 1871. It remains one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in world football.
Definition of Football Club Success
Some football enthusiasts believe that winning the FA Cup is a prestigious accomplishment, others contend that finishing fourth in the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League is more crucial. While the financial aspect of the Champions League is significant with participating clubs receiving an initial participation fee, which is around 15 million euros, it is not considered a winning trophy.
Though, winning major football trophies is certainly a measure of success for a team, it’s important to note that success can also be determined by other factors such as consistent performance, player development, and fan engagement. While trophies may bring temporary satisfaction, sustained success requires a long-term approach that prioritizes overall team performance rather than just the number of trophies won. An example of such a team is Tottenham Hotspur, an historic and iconic football club with a passionate fanbase and a rich tradition of producing talented players. They have a beautiful stadium and a strong squad of players, and their style of play is often praised for its flair and creativity. Tottenham Hotspur has also had some memorable moments and achievements throughout their history, including winning the UEFA Cup in 1972 and reaching the Champions League final in 2019.
Lists of England Football Clubs Winners
Below are our pages listing the winners of all Major England Football competitions from 1871-72 to the present 2022-23 season. You can find here a list of Premier League Winners, which is included in Top Tier England Football League Winners.
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Paul Yarden is Founder and Editor of MyFootballFacts