Premier League Regular Season - 15
Everton 3 - 0 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Savona 1'
45'+3 T. Barry (I. Ndiaye)
Morato 45'+3
HT
↓ I. Sangare ↑R. Yates 46'
↓ N. Savona ↑Z. Abbott 46'
↓ D. Ndoye ↑C. Hudson-Odoi 46'
N. Milenkovic 54'
57' T. Barry
62' ↓ T. Barry ↑Beto
↓ R. Yates ↑N. Dominguez 62'
73' J. Tarkowski
73' ↓ C. Alcaraz ↑D. McNeil
80' K. Dewsbury-Hall (J. O'Brien)
84' V. Mykolenko
85' ↓ J. Grealish ↑T. Dibling
90'+3 J. O'Brien
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
6.9
rating
James Tarkowski 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
2
interceptions
2
blocks
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Vitaliy Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
James Garner
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
Iliman Ndiaye
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
7.2
rating
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
73
total mins
73
entry
Jack Grealish 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
18%
pass acc
Forwards
Thierno Barry 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Tom King
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Elijah Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
6
total mins
Started
entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Nicolò Savona
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Nikola Milenković 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
5.9
rating
Morato 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
62%
duel win %
Neco Williams
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
88%
duel win %
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Elliot Anderson 
MAGNET
82
activity
82
activity
63
passes
19
duels
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Morgan Gibbs-White
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Forwards
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
John Victor
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Zach Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
47
total mins
Started
entry
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Willy Boly
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
17
total mins
62
entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
47
total mins
Started
entry
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Everton | 3 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 12/04/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 29/12/2024 | Everton | 0 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 21/04/2024 | Everton | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 02/12/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 05/03/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | The City Ground |
06/12/2025
12/04/2025
29/12/2024
21/04/2024
02/12/2023
05/03/2023
Everton Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 15 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Everton's Clinical Demolition Exposes Forest's Defensive Fragility
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. This wasn't a contest—it was a statement from Everton that they belong in the upper echelon, leaving Nottingham Forest adrift in the relegation battle.
Chaos From the Opening Whistle
The match was decided before most fans had settled into their seats. N. Milenkovic's own goal in the second minute handed Everton an early gift, but what followed was no accident—it was intensity personified. The Toffees suffocated their visitors with relentless pressing, turning Goodison Park into a fortress where Forest's possession (58%) became a liability rather than an asset. When you can't convert territory into chances, you're simply delaying the inevitable.
Barry's Brilliance Seals the Rout
T. Barry doubled the lead at the stroke of halftime with clinical finishing, assisted by I. Ndiaye's intelligent buildup play. The timing was devastating—Forest had no time to regroup. By the 80th minute, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the rout with a composed finish, set up by J. O'Brien, reducing the balance to a complete one-way traffic jam. Forest registered just three shots on target across 90 minutes—a damning indictment of their attacking impotence.
The Narrative Shift
This victory propels Everton into genuine top-four conversation. Five wins in their last six matches (WWLWW form) shows a team hitting its stride at precisely the right moment. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest sit 16th with a -11 goal differential—a chasm that grows wider with every performance like this. Their defensive vulnerabilities, exposed ruthlessly today, are now the defining feature of their season.
Key Questions
Did Forest ever threaten Everton's goal?
Barely. Six total shots with only three on target—possession without penetration defined their afternoon.
What's Everton's trajectory now?
Climbing fast. Five wins in six matches positions them as genuine contenders in the stakes.
Can Forest recover from this damage?
Their -11 goal difference and 16th place position suggest structural issues deeper than one match.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
When Keepers Steal the Plot: Pickford and Sels Battle for Supremacy
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Two sides fighting relegation fears will rely on their shot-stoppers more than their strikers.
The Setup
Everton sit 14th with 18 points from 13 games, while Nottingham Forest languish in 16th with just 12 points from 12 matches. Neither team has found rhythm—Everton's form reads LWWDL, Forest's WWDLL—suggesting inconsistency rather than momentum. Our Balance analysis reveals this matchup is tighter than expected given the league positions, but our Form assessment shows both sides are fragile. Stakes matter here: a win lifts the victor closer to mid-table safety, but neither can afford another slip. The real intrigue lies in the Stars: two keepers operating at elite levels.
Key Battle
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (2 goals, 1 assist in 5 matches, 7.5 avg rating) must unlock Everton's attack against Morgan Gibbs-White's defensive work-rate. Gibbs-White has 3 goals in 4 games for Forest but plays a more complete role—whoever controls the tempo through midfield wins the half-spaces and dictates possession flow.
Our Prediction
Everton's home advantage and marginally better league position edge them toward a narrow 1-0 victory. Both teams will sit deep, invite pressure, and look for set-piece opportunities or counter-attacking moments. Jordan Pickford (3.2 saves per game, 3 clean sheets in 5 outings) will be busier than Matz Sels, but both keepers will earn their wages. Expect few clear-cut chances, long spells of stalemate, and frustration for attacking-minded supporters.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you're invested in either team's survival bid or fascinated by goalkeeper battles. The Pickford-Sels duel offers technical interest, but attacking play will likely be sparse. Better options exist elsewhere this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
Everton edge this as slight favorites given home advantage and fractionally better form, but Nottingham Forest's recent wins (WW to start their form sequence) make them dangerous. A 1-0 Everton victory most likely, though a draw remains highly plausible in a tight contest.
Where are Everton and Nottingham Forest in the league table?
Everton occupy 14th place with 18 points from 13 games. Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 12 points from 12 matches. Both clubs are closer to the relegation zone than the top half, making this a crucial encounter in their respective campaigns.
What is Everton's current form?
Everton's recent form reads LWWDL—a mixed run of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses across their last five outings. This inconsistency reflects their mid-table struggle; they lack the consistency to climb but have enough quality to avoid the drop.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Morgan Gibbs-White stands out for Nottingham Forest with 3 goals in 4 matches and a 7.0 average rating. Despite Forest's league struggles, Gibbs-White has been their attacking catalyst and poses the greatest threat to Everton's defense on the day.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.