Adebayo and Brereton Strike in Opening 20 Seconds

 Adebayo and Brereton Strike in Opening 20 Seconds

Ben Brereton Diaz of Sheffield United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sheffield United at Selhurst Park on January 30, 2024 in London, England(Image-Getty)

The Premier League resumed with excitement as Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) and Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) both found the net within 20 seconds. This marked only the fourth occasion in Premier League history where two goals were scored within the first minute, joining the ranks of November 28, 2012, August 30, 2014, and December 26, 2014.

Elijah Adebayo of Luton Town celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal, his hat-trick, during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion at Kenilworth Road on January 30, 2024 in Luton, England(Image-Getty)

Adebayo swiftly headed in from close range against Brighton at Kenilworth Road, while Brereton surprised Palace with a low strike into the bottom-right corner from the edge of the penalty area.

These goals ranked as the second and third-fastest in the Premier League this season, following Jay Rodriguez's quick goal for Burnley against Sheffield United in December.

Luton continued their early onslaught, scoring another goal against Brighton just two minutes and 17 seconds into the match. This achievement made them the second-fastest team to score two goals in a match, following Leicester City's feat against Derby County in April 1998, courtesy of Emile Heskey and Muzzy Isset.