The Nicknames of All 92 Premier League and EFL Clubs

From the Gunners and the Red Devils to the Chairboys and the Grecians, club nicknames are an essential part of English football culture. Some originate from shirt colours, local industries or stadium landmarks, while others have emerged from regional identity, wordplay and generations of supporter tradition.

Here is a complete guide to the recognised nicknames of the 92 clubs competing in the Premier League and English Football League during the 2026/27 season.

Premier League Club Nicknames

Arsenal: The Gunners

Arsenal’s nickname reflects the club’s origins among workers at the Royal Arsenal armaments factory in Woolwich. The cannon remains central to the club’s badge and identity.

Aston Villa: The Villans

Aston Villa are widely known as the Villans, a nickname created from the club’s name. Supporters also commonly refer to the team simply as Villa.

Bournemouth: The Cherries

Bournemouth are known as the Cherries. The nickname is often associated with the club’s red shirts and the cherry orchards once found near their former ground.

Brentford: The Bees

Brentford’s nickname developed from a supporters’ chant of “Buck up, Bs,” referring to the club’s initials. It was reportedly misheard as “Bees,” and the new identity remained.

Brighton & Hove Albion: The Seagulls

Brighton adopted the Seagulls nickname because of the club’s coastal location. The team are also sometimes known simply as the Albion.

Chelsea: The Blues

Chelsea are known as the Blues because of the royal blue shirts that have defined the club’s appearance for generations.

Coventry City: The Sky Blues

Coventry City’s nickname comes from the sky-blue home colours introduced during the club’s successful period under manager Jimmy Hill.

Crystal Palace: The Eagles

Crystal Palace became the Eagles during the 1970s, when the club adopted a new badge and identity. Palace had previously been known as the Glaziers because of the club’s connection to the Crystal Palace exhibition building.