The race for the Premier League Golden Glove is beginning to take shape in the 2025/26 season, and once again, Arsenal shot-stopper, David Raya, leads the way.
The Arsenal goalkeeper sits clear at the summit of the clean sheet standings after completion of matchweek 28 action on Sunday, March 1. Although Arenal and David Raya did did not manage a clean sheet as they defeated Chelsea 2-1, Raya has maintained his status as the frontrunner to claim the award for a second straight season outright.
After sharing the prize in 2024/25 with Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels, Raya looks determined to make this year’s accolade his alone.
Premier League Golden Glove 2025/26 Standings (Updated)
Premier League golden glove contenders updated after all matches on Sunday, March 1
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean Sheets | Matches (90 mins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya | Arsenal | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Man City | 11 | 25 |
| = | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | Robert Sanchez | Chelsea | 9 | 27 |
| = | Jordan Pickford | Everton | 9 | 28 |
| 6 | Robin Roefs | Sunderland | 8 | 28 |
| = | Alisson | Liverpool | 8 | 23 |
| 8 | Nick Pope | Newcastle | 7 | 22 |
| = | Guglielmo Vicario | Tottenham | 7 | 27 |
| = | Djordje Petrovic | Bournemouth | 7 | 28 |
Raya’s 13 clean sheets in 29 matches place him two ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who continues to anchor Manchester City’s defensive stability.
What Is the Premier League Golden Glove?
The Premier League Golden Glove is awarded annually to the goalkeeper who records the most clean sheets across a single season.
A clean sheet is defined as playing a full match without conceding a goal.
If two or more goalkeepers finish level on clean sheets, the award is shared. There is currently no tiebreaker. Prior to the 2013/14 season, clean sheets were separated by ratio to matches played, but that rule no longer applies.
The award has been presented every season since 2004/05.
Raya in Command Again
Arsenal’s defensive discipline has once again provided the platform for Raya’s success.
After winning the award outright in 2023/24 with 16 clean sheets and then sharing it last season with 13, the Spaniard is on course for another standout campaign.
Arsenal’s remarkable defensive consistency in the early stages of 2025/26 has kept the Gunners firmly in the title race while simultaneously strengthening Raya’s Golden Glove credentials.
With nine games remaining, the gap is not insurmountable, but it will require sustained excellence from his challengers.
The Closest Challengers
Donnarumma’s 11 clean sheets in 25 matches keep him firmly in contention, particularly given Manchester City’s defensive record during the run-in.
Dean Henderson has quietly built an impressive tally of 10 for Crystal Palace, while Robert Sanchez and Jordan Pickford sit on nine each.
Liverpool’s Alisson has recorded eight clean sheets despite playing fewer matches than most of his rivals, suggesting he could surge if Liverpool tighten up defensively down the stretch.
Premier League Golden Glove Winners: A Brief History
The award’s history includes some of the Premier League’s most iconic goalkeepers.
Petr Cech remains the single-season record holder with 24 clean sheets in 2004/05 for Chelsea.
Recent Premeir League golden glove winners include:
- 2021/22: Alisson and Ederson (20 clean sheets)
- 2022/23: David de Gea (17)
- 2023/24: David Raya (16)
- 2024/25: David Raya and Matz Sels (13)
Notably, Manchester City and Liverpool goalkeepers have frequently dominated the award in recent years, reflecting the defensive strength of title-contending sides.
What Happens Next?
With the Premier League entering its decisive phase, every match carries added significance.
Raya’s advantage provides breathing room, but consistency will be critical. A single poor defensive stretch could reopen the race entirely.
For now, however, the 2025/26 Premier League Golden Glove standings belong to David Raya and if Arsenal maintain their defensive structure, the Spaniard may soon add another individual honor to his growing résumé.
