The Premier League, renowned for its high level of competition and intensity, has seen some of the fastest hat-tricks in football history. These moments are not only a showcase of individual talent but also a reflection of the breakneck pace of the competition. They also highlight the agility, skill and timing of the players. Here is an extended look at the 7 fastest hat trick in Premier League history, as compiled by Win Betting Tips.
Who scored the fastest hat trick in Premier league history?
7. Andy Carroll – 9 minutes, 50 seconds
West Ham 3-3 Arsenal
The match took place on 9 April 2016 at the Boleyn Ground Stadium. West Ham and Arsenal provided a dramatic match, with Andy Carroll scoring a hat-trick for West Ham in the 44th, 45+2nd and 52nd minutes. For Arsenal, goals from Mesut Ozil (18th minute), Alexis Sanchez (35th minute) and Laurent Koscielny (70th minute) ensured the match ended in an exciting finale.
From his time at Liverpool and Newcastle to his time at West Ham, Andy Carroll has always been a forgotten player for England. He was never the greatest player of all time, but against Arsenal in 2016, he had a dream afternoon. All three goals in a thrilling six-goal game were typical Carroll efforts as he latched onto crosses at the far post. The first was a powerful header from the far post after Aaron Cresswell’s left-wing cross, while he was given plenty of space by the Arsenal defence to equalise with his second attempt in first-half stoppage time. He finished by swerving past Hector Bellerin to head past David Ospina. It was his first hat-trick in the burgundy and blue and provided a huge boost to Arsenal’s ultimately doomed title race.
6. Cole Palmer – 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
The match took place on 28 September 2024 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea won impressively thanks to Cole Palmer's explosive performance, who scored 4 goals in the 21st, 28th (penalty), 31st and 41st minutes. Brighton also had two goals thanks to Georginio Rutter (7th minute) and Carlos Baleba (34th minute), but it was not enough to cause a surprise against the home team's strength.
Theo Walcott compared him to Dennis Bergkamp, Enzo Maresca praised him as "fantastic" and even Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler admitted that Cole Palmer's four-goal record was "absurd". But Chelsea's unflinching talisman escaped a 4-2 defeat with a sense of regret.
Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals before half-time – the first three coming less than 10 minutes apart – but still managed to hit the post and have a shot ruled out for offside. Despite the disappointment, Palmer was in no danger of getting carried away by his own performance. “It doesn’t change his life,” Maresca grinned after the game, “and that’s the best thing for him.” He did, after all, score four goals in a Premier League game.
5. Ian Wright – 9 minutes, 0 seconds
Arsenal 4-1 Ipswich
The match took place on 15 April 1995 at the Highland Stadium. Arsenal won convincingly with goals from Paul Merson (33 minutes) and Ian Wright, who scored four goals in the 47th, 50th and 56th minutes. Ipswich only managed a consolation goal through Ian Marshall in the 71st minute.
Ian Wright is one of the greatest English strikers of all time. He possessed a raw talent that few defenders could stop. This was evident in the match between Arsenal and Ipswich in 1995. After Paul Merson had given the Gunners a 1-0 lead at half-time, Wright made sure of the win with three goals in the opening nine minutes of the second half.
Wright was on fire between the 47th and 56th minutes, but it had remarkably little impact on the season. The Gunners finished 12th in the table, which by their traditional standards was hugely disappointing.
4. Gabriel Agbonlahor – 7 mins, 10 secs
Aston Villa 4-2 Man City
The match took place on 17 August 2008 at Villa Park. Aston Villa won impressively with goals from John Carew (47th minute) and Gabriel Agbonlahor, who scored a hat-trick in the 69th, 74th and 76th minutes. Man City got two goals through Elano (64th minute, from a penalty) and Vedran Corluka (89th minute), but it was not enough to stop the home team.
The match between Aston Villa and Manchester City truly embodied the cliché: "A game is made of two halves". After a dull and goalless first 45 minutes, there was little expectation for the opening game of the season, but it quickly came alive. After both sides had scored to level the scores at 1-1, Gabriel Agbonlahor was the Villans’ hero as he quickly put his side ahead when John Carew’s low shot was deflected in towards him.
He then latched onto Gareth Barry’s pass to make it 3-1, before running into Barry’s cross to complete the treble before Vedran Corluka added a consolation. It all happened within seven minutes to give the Midlands side a famous win.
3. Jermain Defoe – 7 minutes, 0 seconds
Tottenham 9-1 Wigan
The match took place on 22 November 2009 at White Hart Lane. Tottenham had a devastating victory with goals from Peter Crouch (9th minute), Jermain Defoe, who scored 5 goals in the 51st, 54th, 58th, 69th and 87th minutes, Aaron Lennon (64th minute), David Bentley (88th minute) and Niko Kranjcar (90+4th minute). Wigan only scored a consolation goal through Paul Scharner in the 57th minute.
Tottenham Hotspur’s 9-1 victory over Wigan Athletic is one of the biggest in Premier League history. In the record-breaking match, Jermain Defoe scored an incredible hat-trick in seven minutes. The score was just 1-0 at half-time thanks to Peter Crouch's ninth-minute opener before Defoe - one of Spurs' greatest ever strikers - joined the fray.
The diminutive but sharp striker scored five goals in the second half, with the first three coming between the 51st and 58th minutes. Defoe was in a dreamland as Spurs cruised to a famous win; but it also helped that Wigan looked like they were giving up in the second half.
2. Robbie Fowler – 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Liverpool 3-0 Arsenal
The match between Liverpool and Arsenal on 28 August 1994 at Anfield Stadium left an indelible mark on English football history. Liverpool won overwhelmingly thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Robbie Fowler, who scored three goals in just four minutes, in the 26th, 29th and 31st minutes. This was one of the most impressive performances of Fowler's career, and also the second fastest hat-trick in Premier League history.
Fowler's hat-trick was not only historic, but also marked his excellent debut in the 1994/95 season. With an excellent ability to seize opportunities, Fowler scored the first goal after a precise pass from Ian Rush. His subsequent goals only added to the Anfield team's excitement, as Liverpool easily overcame Arsenal without allowing their opponents to score. This record of Fowler's has stood for more than 20 years, proving his greatness and talent in Liverpool's history.
1. Sadio Mane – 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa
The match took place on 16 May 2015 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton won with a great performance from Sadio Mane, who scored 3 goals in just 3 minutes (13', 14', 16'), with goals from Shane Long (26', 38') and Graziano Pelle (81'). Aston Villa only had a consolation goal thanks to Christian Benteke in the 45+3 minute.
Finally, Sadio Mane, one of Liverpool's greatest players, made history in May 2015 before his move to Merseyside. Wearing the famous red and white of Southampton, Mane scored three goals in 176 seconds.
The Senegalese star found the back of the net for the first time in the 13th minute after an initial save from Shay Given, scored his second two minutes later when he tapped into an empty net following a mistake from Ron Vlaar and finished the game with a fine strike in the 16th minute. It gave the hosts a 3-0 lead, and they eventually doubled their lead in a 6-1 win over relegated Aston Villa.
Conclusion
Sadio Mane’s fastest Premier League hat-trick, scoring three goals in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds, has cemented his name in English football history. The feat is not only a testament to his individual brilliance, but also a reflection of the fast-paced and dramatic nature of the Premier League. Goals like these are unforgettable for fans, and they also help elevate the Premier League to one of the most exciting leagues in the world. With each hat-trick, players continue to demonstrate that they are ready to create historic moments, creating memorable stories in the journey of the tournament.
