Club Guide
Arsenal FC: History, Trophies & Facts
Arsenal was founded in Woolwich in 1886 and has played in the top division of English football every season since 1919. As of 2026 the club has won 14 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1886, as Dial Square in Woolwich |
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| Stadium | Emirates Stadium, London (opened 2006) |
| League titles | 14 (through the 2025–26 season) |
| Domestic cups | 14 FA Cups (a record) and 2 League Cups, as of 2026 |
| European Cups | 0; Champions League runners-up in 2006 and 2026 |
Trophy history
Through the 2025–26 season Arsenal has won 14 league titles and 14 FA Cups. Its 2003–04 side went the whole league season unbeaten.
- League titles: 14 (1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2026)
- FA Cup: 14 (1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020), a record as of 2026
- League Cup: 2 (1987, 1993)
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1 (1994)
- Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1 (1970)
- Champions League runners-up: 2006 (lost 2–1 to Barcelona) and 2026 (lost 4–3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain after a 1–1 draw)
Club history
- 1886: Founded as Dial Square by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich.
- 1913: Moved to Highbury in north London.
- 1919: Elected to the First Division, where the club has stayed every season since.
- 1930: Won a first FA Cup under manager Herbert Chapman, followed by a first league title in 1931.
- 1996: Appointed Arsène Wenger, who managed the club until 2018.
- 2004: Won the league unbeaten, with 26 wins and 12 draws, a side known as the Invincibles.
- 2006: Moved to the Emirates Stadium.
Club record holders
| Appearances | David O'Leary, 722 |
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| Goals | Thierry Henry, 228 |
| Goals (2nd all-time) | Ian Wright, 185 |
Club legends
Thierry Henry, Tony Adams, Dennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright, David O'Leary, Cliff Bastin, Patrick Vieira.
Biggest rivalries
- Tottenham Hotspur: the North London derby, the club's oldest and deepest rivalry.
- Manchester United: the main title rival of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Chelsea: a London rival; Arsenal beat Chelsea in the 2002, 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals.
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Who were the Invincibles?
Arsenal's 2003–04 team, which won the Premier League without losing a match: 26 wins and 12 draws.
How many league titles has Arsenal won?
14, through the 2025–26 season. The 2025–26 title was the club's first in 22 years.
Who is Arsenal's all-time top scorer?
Thierry Henry, with 228 goals in all competitions.
Who has played the most games for Arsenal?
David O'Leary, with 722 appearances from 1975 to 1993.
Has Arsenal won the Champions League?
Not as of 2026. The club lost the final in 2006 to Barcelona and in 2026 to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.