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FULL LIST: Man Utd lead Community Shield winners with 21 titles, Arsenal 17

From The Punch · () English

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  • Manchester United holds the record for the most Community Shield titles with 21 victories.
  • Arsenal follows with 17 titles, and Liverpool has 16, ahead of the 2026 Community Shield match.
  • The article details the historical success of various clubs in the competition, including Everton, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United stands as the most decorated club in the history of the FA Community Shield, boasting an impressive 21 titles. This record solidifies their historical dominance in the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season.

Arsenal ranks second on the all-time list with 17 Community Shield victories, closely followed by Liverpool, who have claimed the trophy 16 times. These figures are highlighted by the Premier League ahead of the upcoming 2026 Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Everton is fourth with nine wins, while Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur each have seven titles. Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers trail with four victories each. The list also includes historical context for clubs with one, two, or three titles, such as Burnley, Leeds United, Leicester City, and West Bromwich Albion.

The article also touches upon the historical practice of shared titles before 1993, when draws after 90 minutes resulted in both teams being awarded the trophy. This contrasts with the current system, which often involves penalty shootouts to determine a winner.

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