Premier League Gameweek 5
Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 FT Coventry
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Ephron Mason-Clark ↑Loum Tchaouna 45'
HT
Jay Dasilva (Carl Rushworth) 55'
59' Liam Delap
59' ↓ Dan Ndoye ↑Igor Jesus
73' ↓ Ousmane Diomande ↑Chris Wood
↓ Jack Rudoni ↑Ellis Simms 74'
83' ↓ James Mcatee ↑Ibrahim Sangaré
83' ↓ Daniel Muñoz ↑Luca Netz
88' Igor Jesus
↓ Caleb Yirenkyi ↑Joel Latibeaudiere 90'+1
90'+4 Jair Cunha
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jair 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Ousmane Diomande 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Murillo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Daniel Muñoz
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Xaver Schlager
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
James McAtee 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Neco Williams
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Dan Ndoye
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Morgan Gibbs-White
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Liam Delap 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
John Victor Furtado 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ola Aina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Coventry
Goalkeepers
Carl Rushworth
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Stephen Mfuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bobby Thomas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
7.0
Rating
Frank Onyeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Grimes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Dasilva 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jack Rudoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Ephron Mason-Clark
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Brandon Thomas-Asante 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Dan Bentley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joel Latibeaudiere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Hamer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Torp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sidiki Cherif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Gboho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellis Simms
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 3 | Coventry | Friendlies Clubs | Pinatar Arena Football Center |
| 04/06/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Coventry | Championship | The City Ground |
| 08/08/2021 | Coventry | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | The Coventry Building Society Arena |
| 02/02/2021 | Coventry | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium |
| 11/04/2020 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 1 | Coventry | Championship | The City Ground |
| 02/18/2012 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Coventry | Championship | The City Ground |
| 10/15/2011 | Coventry | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Ricoh Arena |
07/08/2022
04/06/2022
08/08/2021
02/02/2021
11/04/2020
02/18/2012
10/15/2011
Nottingham Forest Win
Coventry Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nottingham Forest
Coventry
Nottingham Forest
Coventry
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Heartbreak and Dasilva's Strike Deliver Monumental Upset at the City Ground
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A resolute defensive masterclass and late technological intervention handed struggling Coventry a massive Premier League lifeline at the expense of a wasteful Nottingham Forest.
The Early Barrage
The City Ground was immediately treated to a relentless barrage from the hosts, setting an unrelenting tempo that defined the opening phases. Nottingham Forest controlled possession, commanding the ball for a staggering 63% of the match while peppering the visitors' penalty area. A high Intensity rating tells the story of an aggressive home side that racked up 24 total shots, keeping the opposition goalkeeper thoroughly occupied. From the backline, Murillo proved instrumental, pushing his side forward and earning an outstanding performance nod for his creative distribution and defensive solidity. Yet, despite registering 19 key passes and carving out space on the flanks, the hosts found themselves constantly frustrated. The visitors simply refused to buckle under the weight of the pressure, sitting deep and organising a defensive wall that weathered the early storm with remarkable discipline.
The Sucker Punch
The script flipped entirely in the 55th minute, delivering a colossal Upset Factor that stunned the home faithful. Against the general run of play, a swift transition saw goalkeeper Carl Rushworth provide an unlikely assist, launching a direct move that eventually fell to Jay Dasilva. The midfielder showed supreme composure to finish the chance, securing a crucial strike that completely altered the tactical landscape of the afternoon. From that moment, Coventry locked down the hatches. At the heart of this fierce resistance was B. Thomas, who put in a monumental shift in central defence. Racking up vital blocks among the team's massive 37 total clearances, his heroic efforts epitomised the gritty, backs-to-the-wall mentality required to protect a slender advantage away from home in the top flight.
The Final Agony
Desperation took hold as the clock ticked down, testing the delicate Balance of a match that felt destined for a dramatic conclusion. The hosts threw every remaining body forward, abandoning caution to salvage a point. The breakthrough appeared to arrive in the 88th minute when Igor Jesus bundled the ball over the line, sending the City Ground into rapturous celebration. However, those cheers were swiftly silenced as a VAR intervention resulted in the goal being cancelled. That agonising twist of fate preserved the visitors' clean sheet and condemned the hosts to a deeply frustrating defeat. For the travelling supporters, this gritty 1-0 triumph secures three priceless points in their early battle against relegation, proving that tactical discipline and a touch of late fortune can execute the perfect Premier League smash-and-grab.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 88th minute, VAR dramatically cancelled an equaliser from Igor Jesus, ultimately securing a 1-0 away victory and a crucial clean sheet for Coventry.
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.
Early Survival Scramble at the City Ground
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. Coventry look completely out of their depth, and a ruthless Forest side are perfectly positioned to extend their misery.
The Setup
Nottingham Forest are sitting comfortably mid-table, while Coventry have anchored themselves to the bottom of the league after a torrid start. A dreadful Form rating for the visitors reflects three straight defeats and zero goals scored. While the early-season Stakes remain modest on paper, the relegation alarm bells are already deafening for the away side. The hosts lack overwhelming Stars, but they boast a functional unit that knows how to grind out results. Coventry, meanwhile, desperately need to find some competitive Balance before they are entirely cut adrift.
Key Battle
Forest's creative midfield against Coventry's fragile back line. The visitors have leaked five goals in three games without reply. If the home side's playmakers dictate the tempo, it could be a long afternoon for a defence that looks devoid of confidence and structure.
Our Prediction
Forest take a straightforward 2-0 victory. Coventry simply cannot score, and the hosts will patiently pry open their leaky defence to secure all three points.