{
  "id": 12115638,
  "title": "VIDEO: From Schmeichel to Alisson, six goalkeepers with EPL goals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/video-from-schmeichel-to-alisson-six-goalkeepers-with-epl-goals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:24:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-from-schmeichel-to-alisson-six-goalkeepers-with-epl-goals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Premier League has seen an extraordinary group of goalkeepers who have defied convention by scoring goals themselves. Since the league's establishment, six goalkeepers have achieved this rare feat, according to the official Premier League platform. Aston Villa's Peter Schmeichel was the inaugural goalkeeper to score, netting against Everton in 2001 with a back post volley from a corner.\n\nFollowing Schmeichel's lead, Brad Friedel became the second goalkeeper to score for Blackburn Rovers against Charlton Athletic in 2004, providing a late equalizer from within the box. Tottenham Hotspur's Paul Robinson followed suit three years later, achieving a unique long-range free-kick against Watford in 2007 that defied conventional goalkeeping norms.\n\nTim Howard then made history for Everton against Bolton Wanderers in 2012, scoring from inside his own half aided by the wind. Asmir Begović made a memorable goal for Stoke City against Southampton in 2013, striking the ball over Southampton's Artur Boruc just 13 seconds into the match. Finally, Alisson Becker sealed the list by scoring for Liverpool against West Bromwich Albion in 2021, delivering a crucial 95th-minute header that helped Liverpool secure a vital victory in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.",
  "summary": "Discover the six goalkeepers who have scored in the Premier League, from Peter Schmeichel’s volley in 2001 to Alisson Becker’s dramatic 2021 winner. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-from-schmeichel-to-alisson-six-goalkeepers-with-epl-goals/",
  "key_points": [
    "Peter Schmeichel was first goalkeeper to score for Aston Villa in 2001",
    "Brad Friedel scored for Blackburn Rovers in 2004 from within box",
    "Alisson Becker scored for Liverpool against West Brom in 2021"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "VIDEO: From Schmeichel to Alisson, six goalkeepers with EPL goals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/video-from-schmeichel-to-alisson-six-goalkeepers-with-epl-goals-12117900",
        "published": "2026-10-05T09:36:49.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}