Manchester United has won the Community Shield 21 times, making them the most successful team in its history.
With 17 Community Shield wins, Arsenal is ranked second in history, while Liverpool has won the trophy 16 times.
In advance of Sunday’s 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, the Premier League highlights the numbers.
With 21 victories, United leads Arsenal by four and Liverpool by five. Everton is next with nine victories.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have each won the Community Shield seven times, while Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers have four victories apiece.
Most successful Community Shield teams – Rank Team Community Shield wins
- Manchester United – 21
- Arsenal – 17
- Liverpool – 16
- Everton – 9
5= Manchester City – 7
5= Tottenham Hotspur – 7
7= Chelsea – 4
7= Wolverhampton Wanderers – 4
Arsenal have an opportunity to close the gap on United when they face Manchester City on Sunday after securing the Premier League title last season.
City, meanwhile, will be seeking an eighth Community Shield success after winning the FA Cup.
Manchester United’s record 21 victories remain the benchmark, with Arsenal and Liverpool the only other clubs to have won the competition more than 15 times.
Other notable mentions:
English football clubs with 1, 2, or 3 FA Community Shield (formerly Charity Shield) titles include historic and modern sides.
Clubs with 3 Wins
Burnley
Leeds United
Clubs with 2 Wins
Leicester City
West Bromwich Albion
Clubs with 1 Win
Newcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion
Blackburn Rovers
Huddersfield Town
Cardiff City
Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland
Bolton Wanderers
Derby County
Nottingham Forest
Portsmouth (shared)
West Ham United (shared)
Aston Villa (shared)
