Academy scholars both shortlisted for LFE Goal of the Month after impressive strikes against Brighton last month

Town duo Byron Lawrence and Joe Robinson have both been shortlisted for the League Football’s Education’s February Goal of the Month.

The first-year scholars both netted impressive strikes during Blues’ 4-2 home win over Brighton, played out at the start of last month.

Eight great goals have been shortlisted for the LFE February Goal of the Month prize, with the competition featuring the best goals from Under 18 Academy players at Football League clubs up and down the country.

Among Byron and Joe, the other contenders for this month are: 

GOAL A: Byron Lawrence, IPSWICH TOWN v Brighton & Hove Albion

GOAL B: Joe Robinson, IPSWICH TOWN v Brighton & Hove Albion

GOAL C: Mathew Jones, SWINDON TOWN v Cheltenham Town

GOAL D: Ben Maund, COVENTRY CITY v Huddersfield Town

GOAL E: Chris Whincop, DONCASTER ROVERS v Hull City

GOAL F: Tanasheh Abrahams, BARNET v Brighton & Hove Albion

GOAL G: Reise Allassani, Manchester United v CRYSTAL PALACE

GOAL H: Jack Maloney, PORTSMOUTH v Peterborough United

LFE Chief Executive, Alan Sykes said: “This competition remains popular with our apprentices, clubs and the general public and continues to showcase the excellent work being conducted across The Football League to develop talented young players.”

To watch and vote for your goal of the month please click here and voting will remain open until 1pm on 18 March.