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Ballard's Backheel: Earliest Goal Contender?

Published August 26, 2026 · Updated August 26, 2026 · The Guardian

Dom Ballard's stunning backheel goal for Bristol City against Birmingham City in Championship week two has emerged as an early contender for the season's best goal.

Dom Ballard's outrageous backheel volley for Bristol City at Birmingham City is being hailed as a potential Puskás Award contender, even though it's only early in the 2026-27 Championship season. The goal, which kissed the crossbar on its way in, has sparked debate about whether it could become the earliest goal in football history to win the 'goal of the season' award. slot-chickenroad.org

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