Malick Thiaw 55 seconds strike gives Newcastle United dream start at Everton

Malick Thiaw wrote his name into this Premier League season’s record books by scoring after just 55 seconds for Newcastle away to Everton, the fastest goal of the 2025/26 campaign so far.

The German-Senegalese centre-back reacted quickest to a flicked-on corner, staying alive to the second ball and steering a composed finish past the goalkeeper to silence Goodison Park almost immediately after kick-off.

The early breakthrough immediately shifted the mood of a fixture that had been framed as a tough away test for Eddie Howe’s side, who have struggled on the road in recent months. Newcastle used the goal as a platform to press higher, move the ball with confidence and force Everton into an early tactical reshuffle as the hosts tried to recover from the shock start.

For Thiaw, the moment was about more than just timing; it underlined his growing influence in both boxes, adding a decisive attacking contribution to his defensive duties.

His goal gave Newcastle exactly what every away team dreams of in the Premier League, a head start, a quiet home crowd and the belief that the evening could finally mark a turning point in their away form.