Premier League Regular Season - 32
Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Cash 11'
Murillo 23'
38' N. Williams (C. Hudson-Odoi)
45' O. Hutchinson
HT
63' Murillo
65' ↓ O. Hutchinson ↑C. Wood
J. McGinn 67'
↓ R. Barkley ↑Douglas Luiz 77'
↓ L. Digne ↑I. Maatsen 78'
↓ M. Rogers ↑E. Buendia 78'
84' ↓ M. Gibbs-White ↑N. Dominguez
↓ O. Watkins ↑T. Abraham 87'
89' ↓ Igor Jesus ↑R. Yates
89' ↓ O. Aina ↑D. Ndoye
↓ M. Cash ↑A. Garcia 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ola Aina 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Nikola Milenković 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Murillo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Neco Williams
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Callum Hudson-Odoi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Jesus 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Stefan Ortega 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Marco Bizot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matty Cash
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Victor Lindelöf
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pau Torres 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
74
Passes
7
Duels
Lucas Digne
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Amadou Onana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youri Tielemans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John McGinn 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ross Barkley 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morgan Rogers
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
BENCH
James Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ezri Konsa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03/13/2019 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa | Championship | City Ground |
| 11/28/2018 | Aston Villa | 5 - 5 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Villa Park |
04/12/2026
01/03/2026
04/05/2025
12/14/2024
02/24/2024
11/05/2023
04/08/2023
10/10/2022
03/13/2019
11/28/2018
Nottingham Forest Win
Aston Villa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +38
P: 31 GD: +35
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: +6
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 33 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: -5
P: 34 GD: 0
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Spoils Shared as Forest Frustrate High-Flying Villa
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A frantic, high-volume shooting exhibition at the City Ground leaves relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest clutching a vital point against a top-four chasing Aston Villa side.
An Unforgiving Start
The Intensity was dialled up to maximum from the very first exchanges on the banks of the Trent. Aston Villa arrived with Champions League ambitions and immediately controlled possession, dictating the tempo across the middle third. Nottingham Forest stood firm initially, soaking up the pressure with a disciplined low block. However, disaster struck the hosts in the 23rd minute. An unfortunate sequence in the box saw Murillo turn the ball into his own net, gifting the visitors a crucial early advantage. The Stakes for the home side skyrocketed instantly, forcing them to abandon their cautious approach and commit bodies forward to salvage the afternoon.
The Swift Retaliation
Going behind acted as a true catalyst for the home team, severely altering the Balance of the contest. Instead of wilting under the pressure, Forest launched a swift retaliation. The momentum completely shifted as they began to find pockets of space out wide, exposing gaps in the opposition's retreating shape. In the 38th minute, their persistence paid off in spectacular fashion. C. Hudson-Odoi carved open the visiting defence with a precise delivery, finding N. Williams. The full-back made no mistake, firing home to restore parity and send the City Ground into pure delirium.
A Siege of Attrition
The second half evolved into a relentless shooting gallery, boasting a combined 27 attempts over the course of the match. Goalkeepers at both ends produced absolute heroics, combining for 9 essential saves to keep the scoreboard locked at a stalemate. Ola Aina delivered a colossal defensive masterclass to thwart repeated wide threats, securing his spot as the standout performer on the pitch. Despite heavy corner pressure from both sides down the final stretch, neither could find the winning breakthrough. This gritty draw serves as a huge lifeline for Forest's survival hopes, while posing a frustrating hurdle for Villa's top-four aspirations.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Nottingham Forest's season?
This hard-fought point is crucial for their Premier League survival, keeping them competitive in 16th place as the gruelling relegation battle 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.
Survival Instincts Clash With Top Four Ambitions
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Aston Villa's grip on fourth place is slipping just as Nottingham Forest's home struggles threaten to drag them deeper into danger.
The Setup
Our Balance rating points to a razor-tight affair at the City Ground on April 12, 2026. This Premier League clash represents a classic late-season struggle, with the hosts desperately seeking points to stay clear of the relegation zone. Both sides bring a troubling Form rating into this encounter. Aston Villa find themselves in a worrying slump, winless in their last four league matches. On the other side, Nottingham Forest have endured a miserable run in front of their own fans, managing a mere three home victories all season. The Stakes remain incredibly high, as the visitors cling precariously to fourth place while the hosts sit vulnerable in sixteenth. Despite the collective struggles, a strong Stars rating hints that individual brilliance could still dictate the outcome, with Morgan Gibbs-White offering a vital creative spark for the home side.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual duels taking center stage, the defining clash will be entirely tactical. The away side's midfield engine must attempt to break down a deep-lying, resolute home defensive unit. The visitors desperately need to dictate the tempo and control possession, while the hosts will sit back and rely on swift, aggressive transitional play to bypass the press.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense stalemate. Both teams are currently too fragile to dominate proceedings. A cautious tactical battle will likely unfold, with neither side willing to overcommit bodies forward, ultimately resulting in a frustrating draw.