Premier League’s Top Boxing Day Goal Scorers: Henry, Kane, Lampard and More

Boxing Day football has been a beloved tradition in England for over 160 years, dating back to 1860. It became a regular fixture after World War I and is now one of the most anticipated events of the English football season.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 Boxing Day goal scorers in Premier League history:

10. Frank Lampard – 5 goals

The Chelsea legend scored on three consecutive Boxing Days from 1999-2001, twice for West Ham and once for Chelsea. His other two came in 2005 and 2008 for the Blues.

9. Steven Gerrard – 5 goals

Despite his long Liverpool career, Gerrard didn’t score on Boxing Day until 2004. His best Boxing Day strike was likely in 2005 against Newcastle – a powerful shot into the top corner.

8. Andrew Cole – 5 goals

Cole scored for three different clubs on Boxing Day – Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City. His 2002 volley for Blackburn against Liverpool is considered one of the best Boxing Day goals ever.

7. Dimitar Berbatov – 5 goals

The Bulgarian striker found the net on Boxing Day for both Manchester United and Fulham during his Premier League career.

6. Jermain Defoe – 6 goals

Defoe was prolific on Boxing Day for both West Ham and Tottenham, scoring 6 goals across 11 appearances.

5. Thierry Henry – 7 goals

Arsenal’s legendary striker netted 7 times on Boxing Day during his time with the Gunners.

4. Alan Shearer – 8 goals

The Premier League’s all-time top scorer found the net 8 times on Boxing Day for Blackburn and Newcastle.

3. Robbie Keane – 8 goals

Keane scored Boxing Day goals for Coventry, Tottenham and Liverpool during his career.

2. Robbie Fowler – 9 goals

“God” as Liverpool fans called him scored an impressive 9 Boxing Day goals for Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester City.

1. Harry Kane – 10 goals

Tottenham’s star striker tops the list with 10 Boxing Day goals in just 7 appearances, an incredible strike rate on the festive fixture.