Premier League Regular Season - 28
Brighton 2 - 1 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' D. Gomez (P. Gross)
M. Gibbs-White (Igor Jesus) 13'
15' D. Welbeck (J. Hinshelwood)
E. Anderson 30'
HT
55' M. Wieffer
↓ N. Williams ↑L. Netz 56'
↓ O. Hutchinson ↑Cunha 56'
71' ↓ M. Wieffer ↑J. Veltman
↓ C. Hudson-Odoi ↑D. Bakwa 74'
↓ O. Aina ↑D. Ndoye 82'
↓ Igor Jesus ↑T. Awoniyi 83'
84' K. Mitoma
86' ↓ D. Gomez ↑S. March
86' ↓ J. Milner ↑C. Baleba
90'+1 ↓ K. Mitoma ↑M. De Cuyper
90'+3 L. Dunk
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Bart Verbruggen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Wieffer 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jan Paul van Hecke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Dunk 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
84
Passes
6
Duels
Ferdi Kadıoğlu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
James Milner 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
48%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Pascal Groß 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Diego Gómez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jack Hinshelwood 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Kaoru Mitoma
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Danny Welbeck
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jason Steele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joël Veltman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Boscagli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim De Cuyper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Solly March
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georginio Rutter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yankuba Minteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Kostoulas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ola Aina
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Nikola Milenković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neco Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Igor Jesus
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Angus Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
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
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | City Ground |
| 29/03/2025 | Brighton | 0 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | American Express Stadium |
| 01/02/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 7 - 0 | Brighton | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 22/09/2024 | Brighton | 2 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 10/03/2024 | Brighton | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 25/11/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Brighton | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 26/04/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 18/10/2022 | Brighton | 0 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 04/03/2017 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 0 | Brighton | Championship | City Ground |
| 12/08/2016 | Brighton | 3 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Amex Stadium |
30/11/2025
29/03/2025
01/02/2025
22/09/2024
10/03/2024
25/11/2023
26/04/2023
18/10/2022
04/03/2017
12/08/2016
Brighton Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Seagulls Edge Forest in Early Blitz
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A frantic nine-minute goal spree decided a contest where Brighton's early clinical edge trumped Forest's persistent second-half pressure.
The Fast and the Frantic
The Amex Stadium barely had time to settle before the scoreboard flickered into life. From the first whistle, the Intensity was palpable as Brighton sought to dictate the tempo. It took just six minutes for the breakthrough to arrive. Pascal Groß, ever the architect in the middle of the park, provided a pinpoint delivery that allowed D. Gomez to find the back of the net. The early opener set a tone of relentless attacking intent, with the home side moving the ball with a fluidity that left the visitors chasing shadows. It wasn't just about the goal; it was the statement of intent from a side looking to climb away from the bottom half of the table.
Nine Minutes of Madness
Just as the home fans were starting to get comfortable, the Balance of the match shifted violently. Nottingham Forest didn't travel south to play the role of spectators. In the 13th minute, Igor Jesus turned provider, feeding Morgan Gibbs-White who silenced the crowd with a composed finish. The parity lasted a mere 120 seconds. Before the celebrations in the away end had even cooled, Danny Welbeck restored the lead in the 15th minute, assisted by J. Hinshelwood. It was a staggering sequence of events that transformed a tactical chess match into a chaotic shootout, leaving both managers frantically reorganizing their defensive lines to stop the bleeding.
The Siege and the Stand
The remaining 75 minutes were a testament to defensive grit and goalkeeping excellence. Despite a barrage of 27 shots turning the pitch into a shooting gallery, the scoreline refused to budge again. The Stakes were high for Forest, who currently sit dangerously close to the drop zone in 17th, and they threw everything at the Seagulls' goal. Eight saves across both ends ensured the frantic nature of the first quarter-hour wasn't repeated. Brighton's 53% possession helped them edge the middle third, but they had to endure a nervy finale as Forest searched for a late equalizer. This victory gives the Seagulls some much-needed breathing room in 14th place, while leaving Forest looking over their shoulders.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in Brighton vs Nottingham Forest?
D. Gomez and Danny Welbeck scored for Brighton, while Morgan Gibbs-White netted for Nottingham Forest, all within the first 15 minutes.
How does this result affect the Premier League standings?
Brighton moves further clear in 14th place with 37 points, while Nottingham Forest remains in 17th, perilously close to the relegation zone.
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.
A Grind for Safety at the Amex
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This is a clash of two sides desperately trying to find an identity before the season's final sprint leaves them behind.
The Setup
This Sunday at the Amex Stadium, Brighton and Nottingham Forest meet in a fixture that screams consolidation. Sitting 14th and 17th respectively, neither side is in immediate danger, but a dismal Form rating for the hosts suggests they are sleepwalking toward trouble. While the Balance between these squads is remarkably high, the low Stakes mean we might see a cagey affair rather than an open spectacle. The Stars rating remains modest, reflecting two teams struggling for individual consistency.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the Brighton midfield's ability to pierce a disciplined Forest backline. Without a designated playmaker in the spotlight for the hosts, the team unit must find a way past Murillo, who has been the defensive bedrock for the visitors. If M. Gibbs-White can find space on the transition, Forest will fancy their chances of an upset on the south coast.
Our Prediction
Expect Brighton to hog the ball for long periods without necessarily doing much with it. Forest will be content to sit deep and wait for the one mistake that allows Elliot Anderson to spring a counter-attack. Our take is a narrow home win where the Seagulls eventually find a breakthrough, but it won't be a classic for the neutrals.