Premier League Regular Season - 35
Chelsea 1 - 3 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Awoniyi (D. Bakwa) 2'
Morato 10'
14' M. Gusto
Igor Jesus 15'
↓ Z. Abbott ↑N. Williams 45'+5
45'+9 ↓ J. Derry ↑L. Delap
45'+10 C. Palmer (C. Palmer)
HT
46' ↓ T. Adarabioyo ↑L. Colwill
↓ Cunha ↑N. Milenkovic 46'
↓ N. Dominguez ↑E. Anderson 46'
↓ Igor Jesus ↑M. Gibbs-White 46'
T. Awoniyi (M. Gibbs-White) 52'
58' ↓ R. Lavia ↑Andrey Santos
↓ M. Gibbs-White ↑C. Wood 66'
66' ↓ R. Sanchez ↑F. Jorgensen
73' Joao Pedro
78' M. Caicedo
78' L. Delap
↓ D. Bakwa ↑O. Hutchinson 80'
90'+3 Joao Pedro (M. Cucurella)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Malo Gusto 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Trevoh Chalobah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tosin Adarabioyo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marc Cucurella 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Roméo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Moisés Caicedo 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
88
Passes
9
Duels
Cole Palmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Fernández
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Jesse Derry
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
João Pedro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Filip Jørgensen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
34
Minutes
Levi Colwill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dário Essugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Delap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Zach Abbott
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dilane Bakwa
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ryan Yates 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Igor Jesus 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Taiwo Awoniyi 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Stefan Ortega
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Neco Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Milenković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Eric da Silva Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | City Ground |
| 05/25/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 10/06/2024 | Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 05/11/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 09/02/2023 | Chelsea | 0 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 05/13/2023 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/01/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 01/05/2020 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/05/2019 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | Stamford Bridge |
| 09/20/2017 | Chelsea | 5 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | Stamford Bridge |
10/18/2025
05/25/2025
10/06/2024
05/11/2024
09/02/2023
05/13/2023
01/01/2023
01/05/2020
01/05/2019
09/20/2017
Chelsea Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 34 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
League Standings
P: 36 GD: +42
P: 35 GD: +40
P: 36 GD: +15
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +10
P: 36 GD: +3
P: 36 GD: +6
P: 36 GD: 0
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -20
P: 36 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Forest's Clinical Edge Sinks Spiraling Chelsea
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A staggering contrast in efficiency saw Forest ruthlessly punish a wasteful Chelsea side to deepen the Blues' miserable run of form.
The Early Blitz
The Upset potential was palpable from the kickoff at Stamford Bridge. Nottingham Forest arrived riding the crest of a wave, while Chelsea limped in on a disastrous losing streak. The visitors wasted absolutely no time exposing the hosts' fragile confidence. Inside two minutes, T. Awoniyi latched onto a sharp pass from D. Bakwa to silence the home crowd. Before the Londoners could recalibrate their Balance, they were breached again. A fifteenth-minute penalty dispatched by Igor Jesus left the Blues staring into the abyss. Despite dominating possession early on, the home side looked entirely toothless against a resilient, well-drilled defensive block.
The Critical Turning Point
Chelsea desperately needed a lifeline before the interval, and a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time offered exactly that. However, C. Palmer faltered from the spot, denied by the heroics of Matz Sels. That pivotal save completely shifted the Stakes. Instead of staging a dramatic second-half comeback, the hosts were immediately punished for their profligacy. Moments after the restart, substitute M. Gibbs-White instantly made his mark, carving open the defense to tee up Awoniyi for his second goal of the afternoon. This ruthless efficiency defined the match—Chelsea camped out in the final third with 21 total shots, but Forest only needed a handful of chances to deliver knockout blows.
Final Blows and Fallout
The final half-hour became an exercise in pure frustration. The Intensity remained high as Enzo Fernández pulled the strings in midfield, racking up seven key passes in an outstanding individual display. Yet, for all their territorial dominance and an overwhelming 68% share of the ball, the home side repeatedly hit a brick wall. A late consolation goal from Joao Pedro, assisted by M. Cucurella in stoppage time, barely registered as a silver lining. This result extends Forest's magnificent unbeaten run, while condemning the Blues to a fifth consecutive defeat. A proper reflection of two clubs heading in wildly different directions.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Taiwo Awoniyi the turning point?
Actually, Cole Palmer missed a crucial penalty for Chelsea just before halftime. Had he scored, it might have sparked a comeback, making it a massive turning point.
What made Taiwo Awoniyi the Man of the Match?
Awoniyi was lethal in front of goal, scoring a brilliant brace that set the tone for Forest's incredibly clinical away victory.
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
This devastating fifth consecutive defeat leaves Chelsea languishing in mid-table, desperately searching for answers as their miserable run of form continues.
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 Crisis Meets a Charge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Chelsea's desperate need to arrest a shocking losing streak clashes with Nottingham Forest's late-season momentum, turning Stamford Bridge into a theater of unpredictable drama.
The Setup
Chelsea are in absolute freefall heading into this May 04, 2026 encounter. A dismal run of five consecutive defeats has tanked their Form rating and left them languishing in eighth place. Contrast that with Nottingham Forest, who arrive boasting an impressive unbeaten surge that has pulled them away from immediate peril. Despite the modest Stakes for the home side's faded European hopes, the competitive Balance of this clash feels far tighter than the table suggests. The hosts hold the undeniable edge in Stars with midfield generals like C. Palmer and M. Caicedo, but their rock-bottom morale makes them incredibly vulnerable.
Key Battle
Reece James vs Morgan Gibbs-White. The Chelsea captain offers vital defensive solidity and right-flank thrust, but he faces a massive test against Forest's talisman. The visitors rely heavily on their central creator to dictate play and finish moves. If the home defence cannot lock down his space, the Blues will bleed chances all afternoon.
Our Prediction
The momentum disparity is too vast to ignore. While the Blues are at home, their confidence is completely shattered. Expect the visitors to strike sharply on the counter-attack, exploiting a fragile and disjointed back line. Our take sees Forest taking a narrow 2-1 victory, deepening the gloom in West London.