Premier League Gameweek 4
Aston Villa 1 - 2 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' ↓ Pau Torres ↑Tyrone Mings
Dan Ndoye 43'
45' Nicolas Jackson
45' ↓ Nicolas Jackson ↑Tammy Abraham
45' ↓ George Hemmings ↑ Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha
Murillo Santiago 45'+3
HT
Liam Delap (Murillo Santiago) 46'
Xaver Schlager 56'
63' ↓ Ross Barkley ↑Johan Manzambi
63' ↓ Emiliano Buendía ↑Ibrahim Mbaye
74' Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha (John McGinn)
Liam Delap 75'
↓ Dan Ndoye ↑Igor Jesus 75'
James Mcatee 80'
↓ James Mcatee ↑Ibrahim Sangaré 82'
Igor Jesus (Morgan Gibbs-White) 88'
↓ Liam Delap ↑Chris Wood 90'+1
90'+5 Tyrone Mings
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Zion Suzuki 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Victor Lindelöf 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pau Torres 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
25
Entry
Ian Maatsen
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Boubacar Kamara 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
John McGinn
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
George Hemmings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alysson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ola Aina
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Ousmane Diomande
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Murillo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Daniel Muñoz 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Xaver Schlager 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
James McAtee
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Neco Williams
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dan Ndoye
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Morgan Gibbs-White
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Liam Delap 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
John Victor Furtado
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Aston Villa | 4 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | UEFA Europa League | Villa Park |
| 04/30/2026 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | City Ground |
| 04/12/2026 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | City Ground |
| 01/03/2026 | Aston Villa | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 04/05/2025 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 12/14/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 02/24/2024 | Aston Villa | 4 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 11/05/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 04/08/2023 | Aston Villa | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 10/10/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | The City Ground |
05/07/2026
04/30/2026
04/12/2026
01/03/2026
04/05/2025
12/14/2024
02/24/2024
11/05/2023
04/08/2023
10/10/2022
Aston Villa Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Forest Firepower Overwhelms Villa in Late Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Substitute Igor Jesus delivered an 88th-minute gut punch to settle a vital early-season basement battle at Villa Park.
The Siege at Villa Park
Early on, Aston Villa edged possession, but the visitors turned Villa Park into an absolute shooting gallery. Despite controlling the ball 53% of the time, the hosts found themselves under constant bombardment in this crucial relegation six-pointer. Nottingham Forest bypassed the midfield with ease, unleashing a staggering 22 shots compared to Villa's meager seven. The Intensity was evident in every rapid transition, stretching the home defense to its breaking point. Both goalkeepers were forced into immediate heroics, combining for ten crucial saves across the afternoon to keep the Upset Factor brewing in the West Midlands. The high-volume attacking siege from the away side set a punishing tempo that dictated the opening forty-five minutes of play.
Subplots and Breakthroughs
Liam Delap broke the deadlock just after the restart, firing home in the 46th minute after a sharp sequence involving Murillo Santiago. Recognizing the shifting Balance on the pitch, the hosts made a critical tactical adjustment by throwing on Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha at halftime. That gamble paid immediate dividends. Linking up brilliantly with captain John McGinn, the Brazilian forward smashed home a 74th-minute equalizer that sent the home supporters into absolute delirium. It seemed the hosts had miraculously clawed their way out of the abyss, showcasing serious grit in a match defined by increasingly high Stakes. The momentum swung wildly as both sides chased the crucial next goal, turning the middle phase of the match into a chaotic end-to-end spectacle.
The Ultimate Impact
Just as the narrative pointed toward a gritty, hard-fought draw, Forest's own bench swung the tie definitively. Entering the fray in the 75th minute, substitute Igor Jesus only needed thirteen minutes to cement his hero status. An 88th-minute intervention, expertly crafted by the vision of Morgan Gibbs-White, snatched the victory away from the exhausted Midlanders. The late winner sees Forest leap upward, leaving their opponents stranded in 19th place without a win in three games. This result highlights a worrying defensive fragility for the hosts, while the visitors celebrate a massive early-season scalp that could redefine their campaign trajectory. Breaking the late deadlock was a testament to Forest's relentless shot volume and refusal to settle for a single point.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Alysson Edward?
Alysson Edward scored a dramatic 74th-minute equalizer, but it was Igor Jesus who ultimately netted the 88th-minute winner to seal Nottingham Forest's 2-1 away victory.
How did substitute Alysson Edward change the game?
Coming on at halftime, Alysson Edward provided an immediate attacking spark, aggressively pressing the backline and scoring the crucial equalizer for his struggling side.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Relegation Scrap Comes Early
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. This early-season clash at Villa Park lacks glamour, but pure desperation for points could manufacture some gritty, ugly drama.
The Setup
September is usually too early to panic, but an early six-pointer is brewing at Villa Park. Aston Villa sit 19th without a single point or goal to their name. Two straight defeats leave them rooted near the foot of the table, and a dismal Form rating confirms they are already slipping into crisis territory. Nottingham Forest are only marginally better off in 15th place with a single point. A low Stakes rating reflects the early juncture of the Premier League campaign, but a tight Balance shows two deeply flawed teams desperate for a lifeline. M. Rogers offers a glimmer of hope for the home side, though an overall lack of Stars means this clash lacks mainstream appeal.
Key Battle
The Aston Villa attack against the Nottingham Forest backline will decide this one. The hosts have yet to find the back of the net this season, lacking completely in attacking rhythm. Forest's defense has been leaky but is entirely capable of frustrating a confidence-shot frontline. Expect a tense battle of attrition.
Our Prediction
Expect a disjointed affair defined by fear. Aston Villa have the slight edge at home, but their attacking woes suggest they will struggle to break through. A scrappy, low-scoring draw feels inevitable as both sides prioritize avoiding another defeat over chasing a win.