Arsenal Clean Sheets And Goalkeeping Records
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Statistics correct to the end of the 2023-24 year.
Arsenal goalkeeping records-all-time:
| Rank | Goalkeeper | Appearances | Clean Sheets | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Seaman | 564 | 236 | Legendary for his reflexes and consistency, Seaman was integral to Arsenal’s success in the 1990s and early 2000s. |
| 2 | Petr Čech | 129 | 42 | Brought experience and reliability to Arsenal’s defense, contributing to a solid backline with key performances. |
| 3 | John Lukic | 292 | 102 | A stalwart for Arsenal in the 1980s and early ’90s, Lukic was known for his leadership and shot-stopping abilities. |
| 4 | Wojciech Szczęsny | 180 | 62 | A product of the youth academy, Szczęsny had a strong run as Arsenal’s No. 1, praised for his talent and shot-stopping. |
| 5 | Manuel Almunia | 174 | 66 | Played a significant role for Arsenal during his tenure, noted for his saves and contributions in critical moments, despite some inconsistency. |
| 6 | Bernd Leno | 126 | 40 | A reliable keeper with quick reflexes and shot-stopping ability, Leno had a solid run as Arsenal’s first-choice keeper. |
| 7 | Emiliano Martínez | 41 | 18 | After a standout FA Cup run, Martínez became a fan favorite, known for his crucial saves before moving to Aston Villa. |
| 8 | David Ospina | 70 | 28 | Though mostly a backup, Ospina impressed with his agility and reflexes, especially in cup competitions. |
| 9 | David Raya | 9 | 4 | Joined Arsenal as a strong backup option, Raya has impressed with his all-round skills and distribution in limited appearances. |
| 10 | Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson | 5 | 1 | Had a brief stint at Arsenal with a few notable cup appearances, though his time at the club was limited. |
Arsenal Goalkeeping records information
Arsenal have kept 1,506 clean sheets in 4,971 first team games.
The Red Devils awards a clean sheet to the starting goalkeeper when the team does not concede in the complete match. Substitute goalkeepers were introduced in 1992 and on 14 occasions have shared a clean sheet. They are Carlo Cudicini 5, Henrique Hilario 2, Kevin Hitchcock 2, Ross Turnbull 2, Petr Cech 1, Ed de Goey 1, Lenny Pidgeley 1, Mark Schwarzer 1.
Prior to the 1992/93 season outfield players acted as emergency keepers in the event of an injury or dismissal. John Terry played as an emergency keeper following Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini both being knock unconscious against Reading in October 2006. Two other outfield players, Reg Williams in 1949 and David Webb in 1972 shared a clean sheet when replacing an injured keeper.
Arsenal goalkeeping records
MOST CONSECUTIVE LEAGUE CLEAN SHEETS
Petr Cech: 10 consecutive clean sheets in 2004/05 (top-flight record at the time). Petr Cech played 1024 minutes without conceding a goal (top-flight record at the time)
Home: 9 in 1926/27 (7) + 1927/28 (2) and 2009/10 (3) + 2010/11 (6) (previous best top flight 7 in 2004/05)
Away: 7 in 2008/09
MOST CONSECUTIVE INDIVIDUAL CLEAN SHEETS
9 in 1905/06 (Willie Foulke)
Top flight: 7 in 2003/04 (Carlo Cudicini), 2004/05 (Petr Cech) and 2007/08 (Petr Cech).
MOST CONSECUTIVE CLEAN SHEETS AT THE START OF THE SEASON
4 in 1911/12 and 1926/27.
Top flight: 3 in 1996/97 and 2004/05
MOST CONSECUTIVE LEAGUE CLEAN SHEETS AT THE START OF THE SEASON
6 in 2005/06 (top-flight record) Petr Cech.
MOST CLEAN SHEETS IN A SEASON
34 in 59 games in 2004/05
Home: 20 in 2004/05
Away: 17 in 2003/04
MOST LEAGUE CLEAN SHEETS IN A SEASON
25 in 38 games in 2004/05 (Premier League record)
Home: 14 in 1910/11 and 2004/05
Away: 12 in 2008/09 (previous best 11 in 2004/05, 2005/06 and 2007/08)
MOST CLEAN SHEETS IN A SEASON BY AN INDIVIDUAL
28 in 48 games by Petr Cech in 2004/05
FEWEST CLEAN SHEETS IN A SEASON
2 in 47 games in 1960/61
FEWEST LEAGUE CLEAN SHEETS IN A SEASON
1 in 42 games in 1960/61
Home: 0 in 21 games in 1960/61
Away: 0 in 21 games in 1948/49
LONGEST RUN WITHOUT A CLEAN SHEET
31 games from Nov 1960 to Aug 1961.
Home: 27 in 1959/60 (3) + 1960/61 (23) + 1961/62 (1)
Away: 20 in 1960/61 (13) + 1961/62 (7)
MOST GOALS CONCEDED IN A MATCH
8 by Bill G Robertson v Wolves on Sep 26, 1953.
GOALKEEPERS EVER PRESENT IN A SEASON
Woodley 1932/33 (43 games), Matthews 1957/58 (45), Borota 1980/81 (45), Niedzwiecki 1983/84 (48), Beasant 1989/90 (49).
LONGEST APPEARANCE UNBROKEN RUN
84 games by Dave Beasant from Jan 1989 to Oct 1990.
SCORING GOALKEEPER
Ben Howard-Baker is Chelsea’s only goalkeeper to score, a penalty in Nov 1921 v Bradford City. Arsenal won 1-0.
MOST PENALTY SAVES- Arsenal Goalkeeping records
Reg Matthews 9 from 25
Bill G Robertson 8 from 31
Petr Cech 8 from 39
Harry Medhurst 7 from 23
Vic Woodley 7 from 28
Peter Bonetti 7 from 57
Carlo Cudicini 6 from 13
MOST GOALKEEPERS USED IN A SEASON
5 in 1996/97 Kharine, Hitchcock, Grodås, Colgan and Forrest.
FULL INTERNATIONALS
Foulke, Howard-Baker, Woodley, Jackson, Matthews, Bonetti, Stepney, Roberts (reserve player), Phillips, Borota, Niedzwiecki, Freestone, Beasant, Kharine, Peyton, Grodas, Forrest, Colgan, De Goey, Bosnich, Macho (injured during his one year at Arsenal), Sullivan, Cech, Hedman (did not play), Hilario, Ma-Kalambay (reserve player), Schwarzer, Courtois and Begovic.
OUTFIELD GOALKEEPERS
Two outfield players have played the whole game in goal.
David Webb played at home to Ipswich on Dec 27, 1971. Peter Bonetti and John Phillips were both ruled out through injury and Steve Sherwood missed his debut by a matter of minutes due to fog after a desperate dash by road from Selby, Yorkshire, where he had gone to spend Christmas at home. Webb kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win.
Bob Mackie also kept a clean sheet on Oct 28, 1905. Arsenal beat Southern Utd 1-0 away in the FA Cup.
John Terry once played a portion of a game as goalkeeper After a serious head injury to Petr Cech, Carlo Cudicini came on. But he also got injured shorty after. So John Terry had to don the goalkeeper gloves to see out the rest of the match against Reading. Terry was actually quite good and made a couple of saves. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Arsenal goalkeeping records.
What records does Arsenal hold?
- Most FA Cup Titles: Arsenal holds the record for the most FA Cup wins, with 14 titles.
- Most Top-flight League Titles: Arsenal has 13 top-flight league titles, the second-most in England.
- Invincibles: Arsenal’s 2003-2004 season is famous for being unbeaten in the Premier League, going 38 matches without a loss.
- Most Goals in a Single Premier League Season: Thierry Henry’s 30 goals in the 2003-2004 season remains a club record.
- Highest Points in a Premier League Season: Arsenal earned 90 points during the 2003-2004 Invincible season.
How many goalkeepers have Arsenal had?
Arsenal has had a wide range of goalkeepers throughout its history. The club has seen over 20 goalkeepers serve as the first-choice keeper or play significant roles. Some famous names include:
- David Seaman
- Petr Čech
- Wojciech Szczęsny
- Bernd Leno
- Emiliano Martínez
- David Raya (current goalkeeper)
Who is the top goal scorer of all time for Arsenal?
Thierry Henry holds the title of Arsenal’s all-time top scorer with an impressive 228 goals in 377 appearances. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
Who has the most goals in a single season for Arsenal?
The record for most goals in a single season belongs to Cliff Bastin, who scored 33 goals in the 1945-46 season.
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