10 most successful football clubs in England by major trophies

The debate over the most successful club in English football often centers on Liverpool and Manchester United, with both clubs leading in major honors.

Fans argue endlessly about the number of trophies in the trophy cabinet as part of the decades-long struggle to become the most successful football club in England. Trophies are the currency of football success, they are the subject of a lot of discussions about the game.

The football betting markets make an effort to forecast which teams will add to their trophy collection at the beginning of each season. Naturally, the favorites don’t win every time.

The most prosperous teams in England have seen several stretches of consistent success, some in recent years and others in previous generations.

According to Opta Analyst, here is a list of the most successful football clubs in England based on major trophies won, as of the 2024-25 season:

1. Liverpool

Total Major Trophies: 47

League Titles: 20

FA Cups: 8

League Cups: 10

European Cups (UCL): 6

Europa League (UEFA Cup): 3

Other European Trophies: 1 (UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup)

2. Manchester United

Total Major Trophies: 44

League Titles: 20

FA Cups: 13

League Cups: 6

UCL: 3

Europa League: 1

Other European Trophies: 1 (Cup Winners’ Cup)

3. Arsenal

Total Major Trophies: 31

League Titles: 13

FA Cups: 14 (record)

League Cups: 2

European Trophies: 2 (Cup Winners’ Cup, Fairs Cup)

4. Manchester City

Total Major Trophies: 27

League Titles: 10

FA Cups: 7

League Cups: 8

UCL: 1

Cup Winners’ Cup: 1

5. Chelsea

Total Major Trophies: 26

League Titles: 6

FA Cups: 8

League Cups: 5

UCL: 2

Europa League: 2

Cup Winners’ Cup: 2

Conference League: 1

6. Aston Villa

Total Major Trophies: 20

League Titles: 7

FA Cups: 7

League Cups: 5

European Cup (UCL): 1

7. Tottenham Hotspur

Total Major Trophies: 18

League Titles: 2

FA Cups: 8

League Cups: 4

European Trophies: 4 (Cup Winners’ Cup, UEFA Cup/Europa League)

8. Everton

Total Major Trophies: 15

League Titles: 9

FA Cups: 5

European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1

9. Newcastle United

Total Major Trophies: 12

League Titles: 4

FA Cups: 6

League Cup: 1

Fairs Cup: 1

10. Blackburn Rovers

Total Major Trophies: 10

League Titles: 3

FA Cups: 6

League Cup: 1