The term " last-minute goal " is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. The term may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual last minute ( last minute goal ). In football, the definition of a last-minute goal commonly used is one scored in the final or penultimate minute of normal or extra time or in stoppage time at the end of a match. It should be noted the "golden goal" briefly used to decide extra time in some tournaments is not considered a last minute goal unless meeting the above criteria. Penalties scored in a shootout are never considered last minute goals.

Last minute goals have decided the outcome of several important football leagues and trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, Scottish Premier League, English Football League Championship, FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup.