Everton goalkeeper recognised for beautiful last-minute save in win over Newcastle
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has made historical past after successful the February Coca-Cola Save of the Month award for his last-gasp save in the Toffees’ 3-2 win away to Newcastle United.
Having already come from behind twice in the match, Newcastle appeared set to make it 3-3 in the fourth minute of stoppage time when Sandro Tonali linked sweetly with a volley.
However, the Italian was denied by a shocking intervention from Pickford, who reacted brilliantly to push the ball onto the crossbar and out for a nook – earlier than celebrating in usually passionate vogue.
Watch: Pickford’s unimaginable match-winning save
“It’s a worldie!” Pickford said on Everton’s website after receiving the award. “You put in onerous work on the coaching floor and luxuriate in moments like that.
“Tonali’s hit it as finest as he might. I believe he is even come out and stated that.
“It was a massive game. I’ll always take the three points and if I can help the team to get a result and be called upon, that’s what I’m there to do. But yeah, it was a great save.”
With earlier wins in September 2022, January 2024 and November 2025, Pickford has now claimed the award extra occasions than every other ‘keeper, surpassing Andre Onana and David Raya, who’ve every received it thrice.
Most Save of the Month winners
| Player | Total |
|---|---|
| Jordan Pickford | 4 |
| Andre Onana, David Raya | 3 |
| Kepa Arrizabalaga Martin Dubravka Nick Pope Aaron Ramsdale Robert Sanchez | 2 |
Pickford wins February’s award after votes from the public have been mixed with these of a panel of specialists, topping a shortlist of six goalkeepers who made very good saves throughout the month.
2025/26 Coca-Cola Save of the Month winners
August: James Trafford (Man City)
September: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Man City)
October: Martin Dubravka (Burnley)
November: Jordan Pickford (Everton)
December: David Raya (Arsenal)
January: Alphonse Areola (West Ham)
February: Jordan Pickford (Everton)
