Top 10 Most Successful English Football Clubs by Major Trophies in 2026

English football means more than just matches; it’s a passion, a culture, and a weekly ritual for millions. The question of which clubs have claimed the most glory over the years keeps fans debating. Focusing solely on major trophies like league titles, FA Cups, League Cups, and European honors, here is the list of the top 10 English clubs with the greatest success as of 2026.

10. Blackburn Rovers – 10 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 3
• FA Cups: 6

Their standout moment arrived in the 1994–95 Premier League season when Kenny Dalglish led them to an unexpected title win.

9. Newcastle United – 11 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 4
• FA Cups: 6
• Carabao Cup: 1 (2024/25)

Newcastle’s trophy haul includes a recent Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool, adding to their early 20th-century successes.

8. Everton – 15 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 9
• European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1

Everton holds a special place, partly thanks to Nigerian star Yakubu Aiyegbeni, who became a fan favorite at Goodison Park.

7. Tottenham Hotspur – 18 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 4
• FA Cups: 8
• UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1
• UEFA Cup / Europa League: 3

Spurs were pioneers as the first English club to clinch the modern-era double in 1961.

6. Aston Villa – 20 Major Trophies

• English League Titles: 7
• FA Cups: 7
• League Cups: 5
• European Cup (Champions League): 1 (1982)

Aston Villa's latest big win came with the League Cup in 1996, alongside notable European successes like the 1982 Super Cup and the 2001 Intertoto Cup.

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

Chelsea established itself as a powerhouse especially in recent decades with a remarkable array of domestic and international trophies.

4. Arsenal – 30 Major Trophies

• First Division/Premier League Titles: 13
• FA Cups: 14 (record)
• League Cups: 2
• European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1

Arsenal’s unbeaten 2003–04 season remains a high point in football history under Arsène Wenger’s leadership.

3. Manchester City – 35 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 10 (including a record four consecutive runs)
• FA Cups: 7
• League Cups: 8
• UEFA Champions League: 1 (2023)

Pep Guardiola transformed City into a dominant force, highlighted by their historic 2023 Treble and Quintuple victories.

2. Manchester United – 44 Major Trophies

• Top-flight League Titles: 20 (record)
• FA Cups: 13
• League Cups: 6
• European Cups/UEFA Champions Leagues: 3
• Europa League: 1
• Cup Winners’ Cup: 1
• FIFA Club World Cup: 1

Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United carved out an era of dominance, including the famous 1999 treble.

1. Liverpool – 52 Major Trophies

• League Titles: 20 (record-tying)
• European Cups: 6
• FA Cups: 8
• League Cups: 10 (record)

Liverpool stands at the summit of English football history with 52 major trophies, most recently clinching the Premier League title in 2025.

All statistics are sourced from Transfermarkt.