Ballard's Backheel Among Early Season Contenders

Dom Ballard's outrageous backheel volley for Bristol City against Birmingham City in game week two of the Championship has emerged as an early contender for the Puskás Award. The goal, which kissed the crossbar on its way in, has impressed pundits who believe it could be the best goal of the 2026-27 Championship season.

The spectacular strike has raised questions about what's the earliest in a season a goal has gone on to win goal of the season. Ballard's effort, completed just two games into the campaign, has already put him in contention for football's most prestigious individual award. sweetbonanza-app.com