The top goalkeeper news stories from 12th - 19th April 2026.
Goalkeeper saves Exeter at the death - and promotes Cardiff to the Championship
Exeter City, currently in danger of losing their League One status, faced Stockport County yesterday. The game was thoroughly entertaining with a scoreline of 3-2 to Stockport with seconds left on the clock. In the 96th minute, up stepped goalkeeper Jack Bycroft who bulleted a header into the back of the net from a Danny Andrew corner. The crowd went wild, putting Exeter only two points behind Wimbledon, who are outside the relegation zone.
By equalising, Bycroft also sent fellow League One side Cardiff City back to the Championship after their 3-1 win away at Reading, as Stockport could no longer mathematically be automatically promoted. How vital could that goal from Bycroft prove to be in the League One relegation fight?
Tottenham identify summer transfer target
35-year-old Karl Darlow will become a free agent this summer with his contract at Leeds United set to expire. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in acquiring the goalkeeper’s services. Whether the move depends on Spurs' status as a Premier League club is unknown as the Welshman has experience in the Championship.
Raya to thank as Arsenal progress in Champions League
On Wednesday, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates, resulting in Champions League semi-final confirmation. David Raya was highly praised after the tie, keeping two clean sheets across the 180+ minutes of football. In the first leg, he made an array of impressive saves which resulted in goalscorer Kai Havertz deeming Raya ‘the best goalkeeper in the world' after the game.
Juventus looking to sign Premier League winner
Juventus are said to be eyeing a move for Premier League winner, Alisson Becker. The Brazilian has been at Liverpool for eight years and has won multiple major trophies throughout his illustrious career. He has experience of the Serie A after spending time with Roma, and it's reportedly possible that he returns to Italy this coming summer.
Kinsky starts back-to-back league games
After Guglielmo Vicario’s hernia surgery, Antonin Kinsky has started both games Spurs have played since international break. The Czech’s status at the club was in doubt after a well-documented performance against Atletico Madrid last month, with Kinsky subbed off within 15 minutes. However, since coming back into the Spurs' lineup, the Czech goalkeeper has stayed out of the headlines. Will Kinsky take this opportunity to establish himself as the long-term number one in north London?
Historic weekend for father and son goalkeeper duo
This weekend, Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman made his Premier League debut aged 29. He came on during the first Merseyside derby at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, replacing Giorgi Mamardashvili after he sustained an equaliser during Everton's equaliser. Helping Liverpool to an eventual 2-1 victory, Andy Robertson explained after the game that 'wwhether it is running after the game where the lads have been dragged out, he [Woodman] is always there to do it and to support.
'So these people at a club like this are so important. Maybe they don't always get the credit they deserve, don't always get the limelight and stuff like that. But when he walked back in the changing room there, I think he got a nice reception.'
Just a day earlier, Woodman's father Andy - manager of League Two side Bromley - took his side to League One for the first time in their history. Woodman senior was himself a goalkeeper for Northampton Town, Oxford United, and Brentford, and later coached the shot-stoppers at Arsenal, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, and more. Now that's what you call a good weekend.
