Ireland striker Shane Long scored the goal seven seconds later, making it the fastest goal in the Premiership's history, according to the Upta statistics network.
0.07 - At just seven seconds, Shane Long's strike against Watford is the fastest ever scored in @premierleague history. Record. #WATSOU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 23, 2019
Former Tottenham player Ledley King, the fastest goal in the history of the Premiership, scored a goal after Bradford 9.82 seconds.
⏱ - 6 SECONDS!
Shane Long has just scored the quickest EVER goal in @premierleague history! ??
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Southampton are hoping to beat Watford to avoid a slump to the Premier League, where they are now 16th on 36 points, five points ahead of Cardiff.