Updated: October 27, 2026 |
By FootGoal
Which Premier League football club has the most fans on X (Twitter) in 2027?
Manchester United have the most X (Twitter) followers in the Premier League with 38.2 million fans, 3rd among all clubs in our worldwide data.
We collected these counts from each club’s official X account in October 2026, covering the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League. They are a snapshot from that month, not a 2027 measurement.
This is the Premier League platform where the usual pecking order breaks: Manchester City, 2nd on Facebook and Instagram, are only 5th. See the world ranking on X (Twitter) or our Premier League overview for the rest.
Which Premier League Team Has the Most Followers on X (Twitter)?
Manchester United, with 38,200,000. Chelsea are 2nd on 25,600,000, Liverpool 3rd on 24,237,429 and Arsenal 4th on 21,500,000.
Premier League clubs on X (Twitter). Follower counts from each club’s official accounts, collected in October 2026.
Top 10 Premier League Football Clubs on X (Twitter) in 2027
1. Manchester United
Manchester United lead by 12.6 million from Chelsea, and are 3rd globally behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
2. Chelsea
Chelsea are 2nd, their best rank on any of the five main platforms.
3. Liverpool
Liverpool are 3rd on X (Twitter) and 1st on YouTube.
4. Arsenal
Arsenal are 4th, ahead of City, and 6th in the world on X (Twitter).
5. Manchester City
Manchester City are the surprise: 5th here despite having more Facebook followers than Liverpool and Chelsea. Their X audience is less than half of United’s.
6. Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur have 9.4 million, a long way below City, and the opposite of their TikTok story.
7. Everton
Everton are 7th and the first club outside the Big Six, ahead of Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
8. Newcastle United
Newcastle United are 8th, only 200,000 behind Everton.
9. Aston Villa
Aston Villa are 9th, two places lower than on Facebook and Instagram.
10. Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace complete the top 10 with 1.5 million, ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion on 1.2 million.
Complete Premier League 2026/27 X (Twitter) Rankings
All 20 Premier League football clubs ranked by X (Twitter) followers:
| Rank | Club | X (Twitter) Followers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38,200,000 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 25,600,000 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 24,237,429 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 21,500,000 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 17,900,000 |
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 9,400,000 |
| 7 | Everton | 3,100,000 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 2,900,000 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 2,400,000 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 1,500,000 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1,200,000 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 1,100,000 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 1,100,000 |
| 14 | Fulham | 920,000 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 780,000 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 768,754 |
| 17 | Hull City | 640,000 |
| 18 | Brentford | 458,245 |
| 19 | Coventry City | 310,000 |
| 20 | Ipswich Town | 300,125 |
Key X (Twitter) Trends and Insights
City’s Smallest Audience Relative to Rivals
Manchester City’s 17.9 million on X is less than half their TikTok figure (37.1 million). It is their weakest platform relative to the other five.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal Are Over-Represented
All three rank in the world top six on X, higher than their world rank on TikTok. This is the one platform where three of the Big Six sit above City.
A Wide Gap After Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur’s 9.4 million is more than three times Everton’s 3.1 million in 7th. Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Palace fill the next three places.
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Conclusion
X (Twitter) is where Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal punch above their other rankings and Manchester City fall to 5th. Manchester United’s 38.2 million still top the league by a clear margin, and Tottenham Hotspur’s 9.4 million in 6th mark the end of the elite tier. For other platforms, see our Premier League follower rankings.
Method
We collected these counts in October 2026 from each club’s official accounts. A club without an account on a platform is left out of that platform’s ranking. We call the platform X (Twitter) throughout.
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