Birmingham's August Priske scores in League Cup match at Swansea

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Birmingham's August Priske scores in League Cup match at Swansea
Summary

Birmingham's August Priske netted the only goal in the League Cup match against Swansea on 8 August. The goal highlighted the rare occurrence of players scoring in months that share their names. Responses from readers included a variety of examples covering nearly every month of the year, showcasing a unique trivia aspect of football. Further exploration into such trivia will follow as reader contributions continue to shape this narrative.

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  • August Priske scores for Birmingham on 8 August
  • Birmingham win against Swansea in League Cup
  • Reader contributions add depth to player trivia
  • Examples cover almost every month in the calendar
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What they're saying
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Plus: goalkeepers sent off far from their penalty area, and the fastest spot-kicks ever awarded Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “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?” wonders Paul Tiffen. 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. Continue reading...

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