Remembering the last goalscorers at iconic English grounds | OneFootball

Iliman Ndiaye has wrote his name into the history books after becoming the last goalscorer at Goodison Park.

The Everton midfielder scored both goals in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Southampton, as the men’s team played their final fixture at the ground. Everton will move to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season after a 133-year residence at Goodison.

Following Ndiaye’s memorable moment, we remembered some of the very last goalscorers at other iconic former Premier League stadiums.

Remembering the last goalscorers at iconic Premier League stadiums

Maine Road – Michael Svensson (2003)

Southampton spoiled Manchester City’s farewell to Maine Road after securing a 1-0 win in the final fixture of the 2002/03 season.

Michael Svensson’s first-half goal was enough for the Saints, who climbed above the Citizens to finish the campaign eighth in the table.

The late Marc-Vivien Foe was responsible for City’s last goal at the venue, netting the third in a 3-0 win over Sunderland a fortnight earlier. After 80 years, City moved across town to The City of Manchester Stadium, built originally to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Highbury – Thierry Henry (2006)

Who else?

The man who had delivered more magical Highbury moments than anyone else put on one last show to conclude the 2005/06 season.

Henry hit a hat-trick as Arsenal came from behind to beat Wigan 4-2 in a must-win showdown in North London. The victory secured the club’s place in the Champions League at the expense of North London rivals Tottenham.

Upton Park – Winston Reid (2016)

West Ham celebrated their departure from Upton Park after 112 years with a thrilling victory over Manchester United in 2016.

On a raucous night in East London, Diafra Sakho fired West Ham ahead but Manchester United threatened to be party poopers. Anthony Martial’s second-half brace turned the game around, but a stirring comeback from the hosts saw Upton Park’s send-off end in sucsess.

Headers from Michail Antonio and Winston Reid sealed a famous win for the Irons.

White Hart Lane – Wayne Rooney (2017)

White Hart Lane’s final goal came from an opposition player as Wayne Rooney netted a consolation for Manchester United in North London.

Spurs secured three points in their final fixture at the venue – and second place in the Premier League – courtesy of goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane. It was Rooney who has the final moment, however, turning in from Anthony Martial’s low cross.

Goodison Park – Iliman Ndiaye (2025)

Iliman Ndiaye ensured he will forever be a part of Goodison Park history – and pub trivia – after scoring the final goal at the ground.

The Senegal midfielder was on target twice as the Blues’ bid farewell to their home of 133 years with a 2-0 win over Southampton.

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