When looking at the history of goalscoring in the EFL Championship, one name stands out:
Billy Sharp: He holds the record for the most goals scored in Championship history. He has scored 130 goals.
Here are some key points to consider however:
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The EFL Championship, in its current form, was established in 2004.
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Therefore, records pertain to goals scored within this era.
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Billy Sharp has played for multiple clubs throughout his career, contributing to his impressive goal tally.
Billy Sharp’s Championship record
Billy Sharp's Championship Goalscoring:
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Clubs:
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Billy Sharp has scored Championship goals for several clubs, most notably:
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Sheffield United
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Doncaster Rovers
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Leeds United
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Reading
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Nottingham Forest
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Southampton
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Hull City
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Key Moments:
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He achieved the record for most Championship goals in January 2022, when he scored against Peterborough United while playing for Sheffield United. This solidified his place in Championship history.
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To get an idea of his early championship goals, information shows that in the 2007/2008 championship season, while playing for Sheffield United, he was scoring goals. Also in the 2008/2009 season he scored a perfect hat trick in the Championship.
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To find very current information, in the 2023/2024 season, he played championship games for Hull city.
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Championship Goal Scoring Context:
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It's important to remember that his record pertains to the EFL Championship since its 2004 rebranding.
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Sharp’s longevity and consistent goalscoring across different clubs have been crucial to his achievement.
It's worth noting that other prolific goalscorers have also made significant contributions to the Championship, including:
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Jordan Rhodes
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David Nugent
These players have consistently demonstrated their ability to find the back of the net in the competitive environment of the Championship.