Top 10 Most Successful English Football Clubs by Major Trophies in 2026
English football means more than just a sport to millions. It is part of culture, identity, and weekly tradition. From crowded viewing spots to heated discussions late into the night, passion runs deep. But one debate remains constant: which English clubs have achieved the most success ever?
This ranking focuses solely on major trophies such as league titles, FA Cups, League Cups, and European honours. Here are the top 10 English clubs with the greatest haul of major trophies as of 2026.
10. Blackburn Rovers – 10 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 3
- FA Cups: 6
- Highlight: Premier League champions in 1994–95 under Kenny Dalglish
9. Newcastle United – 11 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 4
- FA Cups: 6
- Recent Trophy: Carabao Cup 2024/25, defeating Liverpool in the final
8. Everton – 15 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 9
- European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1
- Note: Everton holds a special place for Nigerian fans thanks to Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s goal-scoring prowess.
7. Tottenham Hotspur – 18 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 4
- FA Cups: 8
- UEFA Cups & UEFA Europa Leagues: 3
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1
- Historic Achievement: First English club to win the modern double in 1961
6. Aston Villa – 20 Major Trophies
- English League Titles: 7
- FA Cups: 7
- League Cups: 5
- European Cup: 1982
- Other Trophies: 1982 European Super Cup, 2001 Intertoto Cup
- Last Major Trophy: League Cup in 1996
5. Chelsea – 30 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 6
- FA Cups: 8
- League Cups: 5
- UEFA Champions Leagues: 2 (2012, 2021)
- UEFA Europa Leagues: 2
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cups: 2
- UEFA Super Cups: 2
- UEFA Conference League: 1 (2025)
- FIFA Club World Cups: 2
4. Arsenal – 30 Major Trophies
- First Division/Premier League Titles: 13
- FA Cups: 14 (record)
- League Cups: 2
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1
- Legendary Season: Unbeaten in 2003–04 under Arsène Wenger
3. Manchester City – 35 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 10 (including record four consecutive wins)
- FA Cups: 7
- League Cups: 8
- Champions League: 2023
- Historic Feats: Treble and Quintuple in 2023 under Pep Guardiola
2. Manchester United – 44 Major Trophies
- Top-flight League Titles: 20 (record)
- FA Cups: 13
- League Cups: 6
- European Cups/Champions Leagues: 3
- Other European Trophies: Europa League, Cup Winners' Cup
- FIFA Club World Cup: 1
- Notable Achievement: Historic treble in 1999
1. Liverpool – 52 Major Trophies
- League Titles: 20 (record-tying)
- European Cups: 6
- FA Cups: 8
- League Cups: 10 (record)
- Latest Major Title: Premier League 2025
All figures are sourced from Transfermarkt.
