Aston Villa have scored some memorable goals in the Premier League over the years but one that always stands out is Matt Lowton’s strike against Stoke.
It’s fair to say that the full-back was not known for getting on the scoresheet as he managed just two goals in over 70 league appearances for Villa.
However, there won’t be many fans who don’t remember his strike at the Bet365 Stadium.
A Villa corner was twice cleared up the pitch, with Lowton running on and controlling the loose ball with his chest before smashing in an unstoppable volley from around 35 yards out.
The effort came on this day seven years ago and Villa marked that by sharing a video of the goal on Twitter to their fans this afternoon.
Twitter: Remember how you reacted when this one hit the net? 😍
Matt Lowton v Stoke City, #OnThisDay in 2013! 🚀
#AVFC https://t.co/ral9To7ZEH (@AVFCOfficial)
As you would expect, it prompted a lot of reaction from the fans, with many commenting on where the goal ranks in terms of ones they have seen over the years.
Here we look at some of the comments…
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial Remember it well, stood behind the goal and bodies flying everywhere. Sparked the saving of our season👏🏽 @philfarmer82 (@carlwhitmore1)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @harryboakes80 @HKane Lads, in all seriousness, could this be the best goal ever scored? (@mv_edward)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial Stood 3 rows from the back and ended up down the front. One of the best goals I’ve seen live (@Scotty_Avfc)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial have to say this one tops Jack Mcginns volleys last season. (@RichieLionel81)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial That was the moment we felt we were staying up (@TheWillRoss)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial @premierleague Cannot forget this one. Has to be there at the top of best pl goals ever…! (@Naman_FT9)
Twitter: @AVFCOfficial An amazing goal that’s for sure. (@patrickparsons_)
