| Top Division High Scorers - 1988-1989 |
| 1 | Alan Smith | Arsenal | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | John Aldridge | Liverpool | 21 |
| 3 | Bernie Slaven | Middlesbro | 15 |
| 4 | Mark Hughes | Manchester United | 14 |
| 5 | Dean Saunders | Derby | 14 |
| 6 | Nigel Clough | Nottingham Forest | 14 |
| 7 | David Speedie | Coventry | 14 |
| 8 | Chris Waddle | Tottenham | 14 |
| 9 | Alan McInally | Aston Villa | 14 |
| 10 | Tony Cottee | Everton | 13 |
| 11 | John Fashanu | Wimbledon | 13 |
| 12 | Tony Cascarino | Millwall | 13 |
| 13 | Paul Williams | Charlton | 13 |
| 14 | Mark Falco | QPR | 12 |
| 15 | Rod Wallace | Southampton | 12 |
| 16 | Paul Stewart | Tottenham | 12 |
| 17 | Teddy Sheringham | Millwall | 11 |
| 18 | Peter Beardsley | Liverpool | 10 |
| 19 | Paul Merson | Arsenal | 10 |
| 20 | Brian McClair | Manchester United | 10 |