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Who has scored the most goals in the Championship?

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:

  • The EFL Championship, in its current form, was established in 2004.

  • Therefore, records pertain to goals scored within this era.

  • 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:

  • Clubs:

    • Billy Sharp has scored Championship goals for several clubs, most notably:

      • Sheffield United

      • Doncaster Rovers  

      • Leeds United  

      • Reading

      • Nottingham Forest

      • Southampton

      • Hull City

  • Key Moments:

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • To find very current information, in the 2023/2024 season, he played championship games for Hull city.

  • Championship Goal Scoring Context:

    • It's important to remember that his record pertains to the EFL Championship since its 2004 rebranding.

    • 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:

  • Jordan Rhodes

  • David Nugent

These players have consistently demonstrated their ability to find the back of the net in the competitive environment of the Championship.