Arsenal’s history stretches back to 1886 and includes some of English football’s most famous players, teams and achievements.
Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s all-time leading goalscorer with 228 goals, while David O’Leary holds the club appearance record with 722 matches. Arsenal’s record victory is a 12-0 win over Loughborough Town in 1900, while Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles set an English top-flight record by going 49 league matches unbeaten.
This guide brings together some of Arsenal’s major men’s first-team records, with different competitions and eras separated where necessary.
Arsenal club records at a glance
| Record | Holder / figure |
|---|---|
| All-time leading goalscorer | Thierry Henry – 228 goals |
| Most appearances | David O’Leary – 722 |
| Second-most appearances | Tony Adams – 669 |
| Record goalkeeper clean sheets | David Seaman – 237 |
| Biggest victory | Arsenal 12-0 Loughborough Town, 1900 |
| Most goals by one Arsenal player in a match | Ted Drake – seven |
| Longest unbeaten league run | 49 matches |
| Most matches played in one season | 70 in 1979/80 |
| Highest-scoring season in all competitions | 135 goals in 1930/31 |
Arsenal’s official historical material confirms O’Leary’s 722 appearances, while Tony Adams made 669. Seaman recorded 237 clean sheets across 564 Arsenal appearances.
Who is Arsenal’s all-time top scorer?
Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s record goalscorer with 228 goals.
The Frenchman overtook Ian Wright’s previous record in October 2005, scoring twice against Sparta Prague to move beyond Wright’s total. Henry eventually finished his Arsenal career on 228 goals.
Arsenal’s leading goalscorers
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| Player | Arsenal goals |
|---|---|
| Thierry Henry | 228 |
| Ian Wright | 185 |
| Cliff Bastin | 178 |
| John Radford | 149 |
| Ted Drake | 139 |
Who has made the most Arsenal appearances?
David O’Leary is Arsenal’s record appearance maker with 722 games.
The defender spent 18 years with the club and surpassed the previous record held by George Armstrong. Arsenal’s records show O’Leary made 722 first-team appearances, 53 more than Tony Adams’ 669.
Arsenal appearance records
| Player | Appearances |
|---|---|
| David O’Leary | 722 |
| Tony Adams | 669 |
| George Armstrong | 621 |
Armstrong’s 621 appearances stood as the club record until O’Leary surpassed him in 1989.
Which Arsenal goalkeeper has the most clean sheets?
David Seaman recorded 237 clean sheets in 564 appearances for Arsenal.
The former England goalkeeper spent more than a decade at the club and won three league titles, four FA Cups, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
What is Arsenal’s biggest ever win?
Arsenal’s official history records a 12-0 victory over Loughborough Town on 12 March 1900 as the club’s biggest ever win.
What is Arsenal’s record for goals by one player in a game?
Ted Drake scored seven goals in Arsenal’s 7-1 league victory away to Aston Villa in December 1935.
It remains Arsenal’s club record for goals scored by one player in a match and an English top-flight record.
Tony Woodcock came closest in the post-war era when he scored five times in a 6-2 victory at Aston Villa in 1983.
Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten record
One of Arsenal’s most famous records belongs to the Invincibles.
Arsenal went 49 consecutive league matches unbeaten between May 2003 and October 2004, winning 36 and drawing 13.
The run included the entire undefeated 2003/04 Premier League season and eventually surpassed Nottingham Forest’s previous top-flight benchmark of 42 matches.
Manchester United ended the sequence with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford in October 2004.
Arsenal’s highest-scoring season
Arsenal scored 135 goals in 46 matches across all competitions in 1930/31, which the club records as its highest-scoring season.
That works out at 2.93 goals per game and came during Arsenal’s first league-title-winning campaign.
For a modern comparison, Arsenal scored 79 league goals when winning the 2001/02 Premier League title.
Most games Arsenal have played in one season
Arsenal played a club-record 70 competitive matches in 1979/80.
The 2025/26 team reached 63 games, Arsenal’s highest total for 46 years, as Arteta’s side competed deep into several competitions and reached the Champions League final.
Arsenal records FAQ
Who is Arsenal’s all-time top goalscorer?
Thierry Henry, with 228 goals in all competitions.
Who has played the most games for Arsenal?
David O’Leary holds Arsenal’s appearance record with 722 first-team appearances.
What is Arsenal’s biggest win?
Arsenal’s official history lists the 12-0 victory over Loughborough Town in 1900 as the club’s biggest victory.
Who scored the most goals in one game for Arsenal?
Ted Drake scored seven goals against Aston Villa in 1935.
What is Arsenal’s longest unbeaten league run?
Arsenal went 49 league games without defeat between May 2003 and October 2004.
Who has the most Arsenal clean sheets?
David Seaman recorded 237 clean sheets in 564 Arsenal appearances.
