Premier League Regular Season - 38
Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 FT Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Hill 33'
34' M. Gibbs-White (O. Hutchinson)
HT
M. Tavernier (A. Truffert) 54'
↓ A. Toth ↑B. Gannon-Doak 57'
62' ↓ C. Wood ↑T. Awoniyi
63' ↓ Cunha ↑L. Netz
65' ↓ E. Anderson ↑R. Yates
65' ↓ I. Sangare ↑N. Dominguez
67' T. Awoniyi
↓ E. J. Kroupi ↑J. Kluivert 73'
↓ Evanilson ↑E. Unal 73'
↓ Rayan ↑A. Adli 73'
78' ↓ O. Hutchinson ↑J. McAtee
↓ A. Smith ↑L. Cook 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nikola Milenković 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neco Williams 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Omari Hutchinson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Ibrahim Sangaré 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Igor Jesus 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Stefan Ortega 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamin Sillah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Smith
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
James Hill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Senesi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Adrien Truffert
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Tyler Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Eli Junior Kroupi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marcus Tavernier
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Evanilson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Christos Mandas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Gannon-Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Kluivert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enes Ünal
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Bournemouth | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 01/25/2025 | Bournemouth | 5 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/17/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 02/04/2024 | Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 12/23/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Bournemouth | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 01/21/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 09/03/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Bournemouth | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 05/03/2022 | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/14/2021 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Bournemouth | Championship | The City Ground |
| 02/13/2021 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 0 | Bournemouth | Championship | The City Ground |
10/26/2025
01/25/2025
08/17/2024
02/04/2024
12/23/2023
01/21/2023
09/03/2022
05/03/2022
08/14/2021
02/13/2021
Nottingham Forest Win
Bournemouth Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +44
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +19
P: 38 GD: +7
P: 38 GD: +10
P: 38 GD: +4
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -7
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Final Day Firefight Ends Honours Even at the City Ground
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A relentless 32-shot shootout on the final day delivered an entertaining spectacle, cementing Bournemouth’s European dreams and concluding Forest’s solid survival campaign.
Opening Exchanges
The final day of the season at the City Ground did not disappoint, delivering an end-to-end clash where the offensive Intensity was evident right from the opening exchanges. The hosts, backed by a raucous home crowd, traded early blows in what quickly devolved into a pure shooting gallery. With a combined 32 shots echoing around the stadium, both goalkeepers were kept extraordinarily busy. Nottingham Forest struck the first decisive blow just past the half-hour mark. A clever piece of vision from O. Hutchinson unlocked the visitors' defensive shape, teeing up M. Gibbs-White, who made no mistake in the 34th minute. The stadium erupted as the hosts took a hard-fought lead, setting up a tantalising test for a South Coast side with massive continental ambitions.
The Coastal Counter
Bournemouth emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigour, knowing their standing in the European places required a resilient response. They controlled possession with a solid 55 percent share of the ball, dictating the second-half tempo and pushing the hosts deeper into their own territory. The shifting momentum underlined a strong sense of Balance to the contest. The crucial breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute. Following an intricate wide buildup, A. Truffert delivered a precise ball into the danger area. Waiting to pounce was M. Tavernier, whose clinical finish leveled the scoreline and silenced the home faithful. This quick response completely altered the complexion of the afternoon.
Curtains Close
As the clock ticked down on matchday 38, both sides continued to exchange half-chances, but the vital touch in the final third eluded them. The 1-1 draw represents a fitting end to a gruelling campaign for both clubs. For the visitors, securing a point on the road officially puts a bow on a spectacular season, locking down a prestigious 6th place finish and booking their tickets for the Europa League. The Stakes were ultimately lower for the hosts, who finish 16th with 43 points, comfortably surviving the dreaded relegation battle. As the fans stayed to applaud their respective squads, the shared spoils offered a moment of mutual satisfaction after a taxing ten months of top-flight football.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Nottingham Forest's season?
They finish the campaign in 16th place with 43 points, successfully avoiding relegation and securing another season of top-flight football.
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.
Bournemouth Chasing Europe on Final Day at City Ground
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Bournemouth's relentless push for a top-six finish meets a revitalised Nottingham Forest side playing with complete freedom.
The Setup
The Bournemouth juggernaut rolls into the City Ground for the season finale with everything to play for. Sitting sixth, the visitors bring a Form rating that signals immense danger, boasting an unbeaten run in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have found late-season rhythm. Despite a miserable home win rate this year, their recent resurgence means they are no pushovers. An incredibly high Balance rating suggests this clash will be tightly contested, masking the points gap in the league table. The final day Stakes are massive for the away side's European ambitions.
Key Battle
The midfield collision will dictate the tempo. Morgan Gibbs-White has been the talisman for the hosts, pulling the strings and dominating in the final third. He will face a stern test against Bournemouth's dynamic Rayan. Whoever takes control of the central spaces will tip the scales for their side in a match bursting with attacking Stars.
Our Prediction
Expect a fiercely contested affair. Forest will look to counter with freedom, but Bournemouth's desperation for a European spot will provide the decisive edge. We see the visitors sneaking a narrow victory late in the second half as fatigue sets in for the hosts.