Riccardo Calafiori scores fastest goal in Community Shield history

sportsAug 16, 2026

Riccardo Calafiori scored for Arsenal against Manchester City in the Community Shield after 23 seconds, a strike set up by Myles Lewis-Skelly. That finish is the fastest goal in Community Shield history and the first goal in the opening minute of the fixture since Bobby Owen for Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion in 1968. Observers noted Gianluigi Donnarumma had committed his dive direction before Calafiori side-footed the ball past him, and commentators praised Lewis-Skelly's pass as decisive in creating the chance.

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Riccardo Calafiori scored after 23 seconds to open the Community Shield match.

Myles Lewis-Skelly provided the assist for Calafiori's historic finish.

First opening-minute Community Shield goal since Bobby Owen in 1968.

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Riccardo Calafiori scores fastest goal in Community Shield history

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