Premier League Clubs Ranked By Trophy Drought – Last Major Title Won?

Sunday, March 16, 2025, will forever be etched in the hearts of Newcastle United fans.

The Magpies triumphed over Liverpool, clinching a 2-1 victory in the Carabao Cup Final and ending a remarkable 70-year drought for a major trophy.

Although they lifted the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the 1968-69 season, many fans have long considered that less significant in the context of major honors.

Regardless, it’s still a 56-year gap since they last celebrated such a significant achievement.

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were the goalscoring heroes, netting in either half to guarantee they’ll never pay for another drink in the city of Newcastle.

No matter how you slice it, Newcastle’s long wait has now come to an end.

However, there are several prominent clubs still experiencing significant trophy droughts. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a ranking of every current Premier League club based on the length of their major trophy drought.

To clarify, a major trophy includes the top-flight league title, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Europa Conference League.

Here’s the ranking from the most recent winners to those clubs still in search of their first major trophy.

1. Newcastle

The last trophy won: Carabao Cup

Year: 2025

Trophy drought: 3-day

Eddie Howe’s squad faced a golden opportunity to break their trophy drought two seasons ago in the Carabao Cup final but unfortunately fell short. Fortunately, they didn’t have to wait long for another shot at silverware.

In their latest clash against Liverpool, Newcastle entered the match as slight underdogs, yet they delivered a stunning performance, outclassing the Reds and securing a well-deserved victory.

Fans are now filled with hope that they won’t have to endure another 70 years before the next trophy celebration!

2. Manchester United

The last trophy won: FA Cup

Year: 2025

Trophy drought: 299 days

Erik ten Hag faced significant criticism during his tenure as Manchester United manager, but his ability to secure silverware shouldn’t be overlooked.

In fact, he achieved remarkable success by clinching a trophy in each of his two full seasons at Old Trafford.

His crowning achievement came in what was widely anticipated to be his final match in charge: the FA Cup after the 2024-25 season.

In a thrilling showdown at Wembley, the Red Devils triumphed over their fierce rivals Manchester City, avenging their defeat to the same team in the FA Cup final just a year prior.

Ten Hag’s legacy at Manchester United may have its controversies, but his knack for winning silverware will be remembered.

3. Manchester City

The last trophy won: Premier League

Year: 2024

Trophy drought: 304 days

Just six days after losing the 2024 FA Cup final, Manchester City celebrated a remarkable achievement by clinching the Premier League trophy for an unprecedented fourth consecutive season.

This historic feat marked a milestone in English men’s top-flight football, as City finished two points ahead at the top of the table.

4. Liverpool

The last trophy won: Carabao Cup

Year: 2024

Trophy drought: 1 year, 22 days

As the season draws to a close, Liverpool’s wait for silverware will reset to zero, with the team soaring ahead to claim the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s inaugural year as manager.

However, for the moment, their most recent trophy is the Carabao Cup, won in Jurgen Klopp’s final season just over a year ago.

5. West Ham United

The last trophy won: Europa Conference League

Year: 2023

Trophy drought: 1 year, 9 months, 12 days

Jarrod Bowen’s 90th-minute strike against Fiorentina ended West Ham United‘s 43-year wait for a major trophy. They became just the second side after Roma to win the Europa Conference League, earning each player a place in the history books.

6. Chelsea

Last trophy won: Champions League

Year: 2021

Trophy drought: 3 years, 9 months, 18 days

After enduring a defeat in the final with PSG the previous year, Thomas Tuchel guided Chelsea to new heights in the 2020-21 season, leading the Blues to their second Champions League title in history.

The decisive moment came from Kai Havertz, whose first-half strike secured a thrilling victory over Manchester City in Porto.

7. Leicester

The last trophy won: FA Cup

Year: 2021

Trophy drought: 3 years, 10 months, 4 days

Leicester City look set to be relegated from the Premier League this season, a sorry fall for the former champions. But that wasn’t their most recent trophy. The Foxes lifted the FA Cup in 2021, beating Chelsea in the final at Wembley.

8. Arsenal

The last trophy won: FA Cup

Year: 2020

Trophy drought: 4 years, 7 months, 1 days

Arsenal made history in 2020, as they became the most successful side in FA Cup history, bringing home the trophy for the 14th time.

Despite going behind after five minutes, Mikel Arteta’s side bounced back thanks to a brace from forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, beating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley behind closed doors.

9. Tottenham Hotspur

The last trophy won: Carling Cup

Year: 2008

Trophy drought: 17 years

It has now been 17 years since Tottenham Hotspur last claimed major silverware, the longest drought among the ‘Big Six’ clubs.

In the 2008 League Cup final, under Juande Ramos, Spurs triumphed over Chelsea after extra time, with Jonathan Woodgate scoring the decisive header.

The victory came after Dimitar Berbatov converted a penalty to equalize Didier Drogba’s opening goal, securing the trophy’s return to north London.

10. Aston Villa

The last trophy won: Coca-Cola Cup

Year: 1996

Trophy drought: 29 years

Aston Villa secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Leeds United at a packed Wembley, winning the ‘Coca-Cola Cup’ as it was known at the time.

Goals from Savo Milosevic, Ian Taylor, and Dwight Yorke sealed the triumph, marking the club’s fifth League Cup title, equaling the record for the most wins in the competition at that time.

11. Everton

The last trophy won: FA Cup

Year: 1995

Trophy drought: 30 years

Despite enduring their worst-ever start to a league season and battling against relegation, Everton concluded the 1994-95 season with a triumph, defeating Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley to lift the FA Cup.

Paul Rideout emerged as the hero with the decisive goal, marking the club’s fifth major trophy in 11 years. Unfortunately, this victory remains their most recent success to date.

12. Nottingham Forest

The last trophy won: League Cup

Year: 1990

Trophy drought: 35 years

The late, great, Brian Clough won his 12th and final trophy of his time at Nottingham Forest, as the Tricky Trees won the Football League Cup for the fourth time in the previous 13 seasons.

13. Ipswich

The last trophy won: Uefa Cup

Year: 1981

Trophy drought: 44 years

This might come as a surprise to some who aren’t Ipswich Town fans: the Tractor Boys’ last major trophy was a European one, as they claimed the UEFA Cup in 1981.

Back then, the UEFA Cup final was contested over two legs, and Ipswich triumphed over AZ Alkmaar 5-4 on aggregate.

They secured a strong 3-0 victory in the first leg at Portman Road and narrowly escaped with a 4-2 defeat in the return match.

14. Wolves

The last trophy won: League Cup

Year: 1980

Trophy drought: 45 years

Wolverhampton Wanderers saw off the holders and the European champions at the time, Nottingham Forest, to lift the League Cup for just the second time in their history after also taking home the trophy in 1974.

Southampton

The last trophy won: FA Cup

Year: 1976

Trophy drought: 49 years

Southampton will be competing in the Championship next season, extending their major trophy drought to nearly 50 years.

The Saints last tasted success in the 1976 FA Cup final, where they secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Wembley.

16. Brighton

Last trophy won: N/A

Year: N/A

Trophy drought: 123 years

Brighton and Hove Albion finished as runners-up in the 1983 FA Cup final, the only major domestic cup final of their history. They’re in the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 FA Cup.

17. Bournemouth

Last trophy won: N/A

Year: N/A

Trophy drought: 126 years

Bournemouth rose from the third division to the Premier League but is yet to win a major trophy. But they are in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

18. Brentford

Last trophy won: N/A

Year: N/A

Trophy drought: 135 years

Brentford has never made the final of a major domestic competition.

19. Fulham

Last trophy won: N/A

Year: N/A

Trophy drought: 146 years

Fulham made it all the way to the Europa League final back in 2010, but a Diego Forlan strike in extra time broke their hearts as Atletico Madrid took home the trophy. But they’re in the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2024-25.

20. Crystal Palace

Last trophy won: N/A

Year: N/A

Trophy drought: 164 years

Crystal Palace have finished as FA Cup runners-up twice, in the 1989-90 and 2015-16 seasons, the latter of which saw Jesse Lingard score the winning goal for Manchester United in extra time.

As for the current season, they remain in contention for the 2024-25 FA Cup, set to face Fulham in the quarter-finals.