Some teams in England’s top flight have been accustomed to racking up trophies year in year out, while some enjoy mild success, but ultimately it comes few and far between. And then there’s the rest: those that long for another cup final day out with friends and family to see their beloved side battle it out for what’s most important in the football echo chamber. Trophies.

West Ham United defied the norm and ended their extensive wait for silverware in 2023 by picking up the Europa Conference League, while Newcastle did the same when they lifted the Carabao Cup in 2025. Winning trophies is the simplest measure of success for any football team. It’s a date that will remain part of a club’s history for as long as they live. But when was the last time each Premier League club won a major honour?

Please note that Brentford, Bournemouth, Brighton and Fulham are omitted, seeing as they have not been fortunate enough to get their hands on a major honour, while the Super Cup, Club World Cup and Community Shield are not considered to be major trophies.

16

Burnley – 2 May 1960

Trophy: First Division

Burnley have a rich history. Founded in 1882, they were one of the first to become professional and were one of the 12 founder members of the Football League in 1888–89. But, despite their rich history, their last major trophy came nearly 70 years ago.

The Clarets have been crowned champions of England on two occasions, with their most recent triumph coming in 1960. They finished the season with 55 points, one point clear of Wolverhampton Wanderers in second and two points clear of Tottenham Hotspur in third.

15

Sunderland – 5 May 1973

Trophy: FA Cup

Sunderland are one of the biggest clubs in England and have one of the country’s most passionate and loyal fanbases. So it’s a huge surprise that their last trophy came all the way back in 1973, when they lifted the FA Cup.

The Black Cats went into the match at Wembley Stadium as huge underdogs. After all, Leeds United finished 3rd in the first division that season, while Sunderland finished sixth in the second tier. But it was the underdogs who prevailed thanks to Ian Porterfield’s 33rd minute goal, etching his name in club history.

14

Wolverhampton Wanderers – 15 March 1980

Trophy: League Cup

Wolves entered the affair as the underdogs, considering they were facing the reigning League Cup winners and European champions, Nottingham Forest. Level on points in the league, however, the Old Gold knew the win was there for the taking and so, courtesy of a 67th-minute Andy Gray finish past the legendary Peter Shilton, they ran out 1–0 victors.

Their most recent win before 1980 came six years earlier in the same competition, but they have had little to no luck emulating the success since. It’s been a long wait for Wolves fans, and they haven’t been in a final for quite some time despite having made themselves Premier League regulars over the past decade since promotion from the Championship in 2018.

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13

Nottingham Forest – 29 April 1990

Trophy: League Cup

On the 30th anniversary of the League Cup, Nottingham Forest and Oldham went toe-to-toe in what would be the former’s most recent major trophy win. Forest’s Des Walker was awarded the Man of the Match gong but had Nigel Jemson to thank for scoring the only goal of the game.

Let’s not forget that just a decade prior, Forest were crowned European champions two times on the bounce and became a dominant force in doing so. Since then, that has not been the case. Long gone are the days of Brian Clough’s European heroes of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The historic club are doing everything they can to rise to prominence in the game once more.

12

Leeds United – 3 May 1992

Trophy: First Division

Leeds United were crowned champions of England in 1992, the final season before the First Division became the Premier League. Howard Wilkinson’s side lost just four times from their 42 matches as they amassed 82 points, four points clear of runners-up Manchester United.

The Whites haven’t come especially close to ending their drought in recent years, having spent the majority of their time in England’s second tier. Now back in the Premier League, they’ll be hoping that their owners, 49ers Enterprises, can bankroll them to success.

11

Everton – 20 May 1995

Trophy: FA Cup

The Merseyside outfit have been a staple part of the Premier League since its inception in 1992, having not been relegated in that period. That being said, their last major triumph came over 30 years ago, as Everton lifted the FA Cup in 1995.

It was none other than Manchester United that fell at the feet of the Toffees on that day as Paul Rideout’s headed goal secured the win. As expected, their opponents dominated the rest of the final, though not to avail. Chelsea defeated Everton in the final of the same competition in 2009, and this is the closest the club have come to getting their hands on a trophy during their three-decade-long drought.

10

Aston Villa – 24 March 1996

Trophy: League Cup

Having won the trophy just two years prior, Leeds United were no match for the high-flying Aston Villa side, who won 3-0. A dominant first-half display saw Villa enter the break 1-0 to the good, but goals from Ian Taylor and Dwight Yorke in the second stage of the game tied up a sweet victory. Equalling Liverpool’s record set in the competition, this occasion marked Villa’s fifth success in the League Cup.

Now employing a serial winner in European competition in Unai Emery, there is a chance Villa Park could welcome a trophy sooner rather than later. There is a real feel-good factor back at the club, and the Villans now aim to earn regular Champions League football and juggle their domestic contributions.

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9

Arsenal – 1 August 2020

Trophy: FA Cup

Officially known as the Heads-Up FA Cup final, capital club foes Arsenal and Chelsea played behind closed doors (due to COVID-19) to figure out who would be taking the fabled trophy home with them. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was at the double as Christian Pulisic’s early goal was cancelled out in a 2-1 Arsenal success.

Growing frustrated as the game ran away from them, Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic picked up his second yellow card of the day to receive his marching orders from Anthony Taylor. Until very recently, Arsenal were the most decorated club in the long history of the FA Cup, having lifted the iconic trophy 14 times.

8

West Ham United – 7 June 2023

Trophy: Europa Conference League

That famous night in Prague. The east Londoners ended their 43-year major trophy drought as Jarrod Bowen etched himself in their rich history by coming up with the goods at the death. Said Benrahma bagged West Ham’s first of the night via a penalty, just for the scoring to be levelled a mere five minutes later by Giacomo Bonaventura.

The travelling support were in fine voice throughout – and for good reason, too. This was the first time many of the Irons’ fan base would have seen their side lift a trophy as the club’s last major honour was back in 1980 when they won the FA Cup.

7

Manchester City – 19 May 2024

Trophy: Premier League

No surprise that perennial winners – particularly under Pep Guardiola’s stewardship – are close to top spot with their fourth consecutive Premier League title in the 2023/24 season. In fine fashion, the Spaniard’s imperious roster of players showed they were, at the time, capable of continued success after plenty of other triumphs over the last few years.

Such has been the dominance of this Manchester City juggernaut over the years, it comes as a bit of a surprise that the Citizens have endured a bit of a slump since their last title. They have a great chance of ending the campaign with silverware, though, as they compete in the latter stages of the Carabao Cup.