Max Dowman scored two goals during Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup victory against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on September 16, 2026. This performance marks the latest milestone for the 16-year-old, who is now the second youngest player to score in the League Cup for a Premier League club, trailing only Cesc Fabregas.
Dowman’s achievement places him alongside Wayne Rooney as one of only two 16-year-olds to score twice in a single match for a Premier League side in any competition. His recent form follows a 2025-26 campaign in which he set records as the youngest starter and goalscorer in the Premier League, as well as the youngest player to appear in the Champions League.
Despite these contributions, Mikel Arteta stated that the club must remain cautious regarding the teenager's development. Arsenal currently maintains an unbeaten record, having won all seven of their matches across four competitions during the 2026-27 season.