The Community Shield: A Misleading Indicator? The Community Shield has long been touted as a harbinger of success or failure for English football's elite.
However, a closer examination of the numbers suggests that winning the shield is no guarantee of a successful season ahead, and may even be a hindrance.
Only eight Community Shield winners have gone on to win the Premier League since its inception in 1992 93. This figure is surprisingly low considering the champions play in the game every year.