March, May and more: footballers scoring in months that match their names | The Knowledge

<p>Plus: goalkeepers sent off far from their penalty area, and the fastest spot-kicks ever awarded</p><ul><li><p><a href="mailto:knowledge@theguardian.com">Mail us</a> with your all of your questions and answers</p></li></ul><p><strong>“Birmingham’s August Priske scored the only goal at Swansea in the League Cup on 8 August. Can you think of any other examples of players scoring in their namesake months?”</strong> wonders Paul Tiffen.</p><p>Our wonderful readers have managed to cover the entire year, pretty much, so let’s get going. The list below includes just some of the many examples you sent in.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/19/march-may-and-more-footballers-scoring-in-months-that-match-their-names">Continue reading...</a>