James Milner second only to Man Utd hero in oldest Premier League goal-scorers

James Milner was a hero for Brighton against Manchester City (Picture: Getty Images)

James Milner’s penalty for Brighton against Manchester City on Sunday saw him become the second oldest goal-scorer in Premier League history.

The veteran midfielder came off the bench at the Amex and calmly slotted home the spot-kick to equalise for the Seagulls in the second half.

It was the England international’s first goal for Brighton after joining from Liverpool in 2023 and the first time he has found the back of the net since the 2019/20 season for the Reds.

As he struck the ball past James Trafford, Milner was aged 39 years and 239 days, but he is not quite the oldest player ever to score in the Premier League.

Teddy Sheringham still holds that record as he scored significantly later on in terms of age, at 40 years and 268 days.

The iconic striker scored in a 2-1 loss for West Ham against Portsmouth in December 2006, coming off the bench to make an impact against his former club.

It was the last of Sheringham’s 146 goals in the Premier League, which he scored for Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Manchester United, Portsmouth and the Hammers.

Teddy Sheringham’s record is going to be tough to beat (Picture: Getty Images)

Milner is now the second oldest and second youngest goal-scorer in the Premier League, as his epic career continues.

At just 16 years and 356 days, he scored his first top flight goal for Leeds United against Sunderland in December 2002.

James Vaughan still holds the record as the youngest goal-scorer in the division, netting for Everton against Crystal Palace at 16 years and 270 days old in April 2005.

Milner has been playing at the top level for well over 20 years (Picture: Getty Images)

Milner’s goal for Brighton proved to be hugely important as it equalised for the Seagulls after Erling Haaland put Manchester City ahead on the south coast.