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Arsenal Defender Ricardo Calafiori Scores Fastest FA Community Shield Goal Since 1968

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August 17, 2026 1 Min Read
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori scored the fastest goal in the history of the FA Community Shield in the past 58 years, according to Opta.

The 24-year-old Italian opened the scoring against Manchester City just 23 seconds into the match. This goal marked the quickest in the competition since 1968, when Manchester City forward Bobby Owen found the net after 20 seconds in a game against West Bromwich Albion.

Ultimately, Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory. Following Calafiori’s early strike, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard added goals to complete the win. Interestingly, the 1968 match also ended in a dominant result, with City triumphing 6-1.

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