Fastest goal in English Premier League history kicked by Southampton’s Shane Long

Zero to one goal in 7.69 seconds.

Southampton striker Shane Long has broken the English Premier League record for the fastest goal scored from the kick-off against Watford.

Long darted forward the moment Watford kicked the ball back to a defender, trapped it and slotted home the goal, to the delight of the away fans.

Watch the goal in the video player above. But don’t blink.

Long’s 7.69 second effort broke Ledley King’s record of 9.82 seconds for Tottenham against Bradford in 2000.

The drama didn’t end there. Although it took a very long pause.

Trailing all afternoon, Watford broke Saints hearts in the 90th minute. Andre Gray pinched the equaliser and the Hornets escaped with a 1-1 draw.

That’s believed to be the longest gap between goals scored by opposing teams

It was a crucial goal too. The Saints are fighting to avoid relegation and three points would have been a mighty help.

The point lifted Watford to seventh, while Southampton are 16th, six points clear of the drop.