Premier League Regular Season - 30
Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 FT Fulham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' N. Williams
S. Berge 32'
45'+2 E. Anderson
HT
46' ↓ N. Dominguez ↑D. Ndoye
46' ↓ C. Hudson-Odoi ↑O. Hutchinson
A. Robinson 61'
↓ R. Jimenez ↑Rodrigo Muniz 62'
↓ O. Bobb ↑S. Chukwueze 63'
↓ J. King ↑S. Lukic 63'
63' D. Ndoye
63' ↓ Igor Jesus ↑T. Awoniyi
74' ↓ M. Gibbs-White ↑R. Yates
J. Andersen 75'
↓ S. Berge ↑T. Cairney 79'
88' ↓ E. Anderson ↑J. McAtee
↓ H. Wilson ↑R. Sessegnon 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
97
Minutes
Defenders
Ola Aina 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nikola Milenković 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neco Williams 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Angus Gunn
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
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joachim Andersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Bassey 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alex Iwobi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
79
Entry
Harry Wilson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issa Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Chukwueze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/12/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 26/07/2025 | Fulham | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 15/02/2025 | Fulham | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 28/09/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 02/04/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 06/12/2023 | Fulham | 5 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 11/02/2023 | Fulham | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 16/09/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | Fulham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 26/04/2022 | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 24/10/2021 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 4 | Fulham | Championship | The City Ground |
22/12/2025
26/07/2025
15/02/2025
28/09/2024
02/04/2024
06/12/2023
11/02/2023
16/09/2022
26/04/2022
24/10/2021
Nottingham Forest Win
Fulham Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A City Ground Stalemate to Forget
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Nottingham Forest's desperate fight for Premier League survival hit a frustrating roadblock in a painfully dull affair against a comfortable Fulham side.
Early Scraps and Stifled Ambition
The atmosphere at the City Ground crackled with nervous energy before kick-off, but the action on the pitch quickly dampened spirits. A low Intensity rating perfectly captures a first half utterly devoid of attacking rhythm or creative inspiration. Fulham edged possession with 54 percent of the ball, knocking neat but ultimately harmless passes around the middle third. They registered just five total shots all afternoon, severely lacking a killer instinct. At the other end, Nottingham Forest struggled to string cohesive movements together. The hosts managed eleven attempts, but most were speculative efforts from distance that failed to trouble Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The midfield battle devolved into a sequence of minor fouls and misplaced passes, leaving both sets of supporters desperate for a spark of quality as the teams headed down the tunnel at the break.
The Cruel VAR Heartbreak
The second half followed a similarly tedious pattern until the hour mark, when the match finally delivered a moment of genuine drama. In the 63rd minute, the Upset Factor briefly spiked as the home crowd erupted in pure relief. D. Ndoye managed to bundle the ball into the back of the net, seemingly giving his side a precious lead in this crucial relegation scrap. However, the jubilant celebrations were swiftly cut short. A VAR check confirmed the offside flag, ruling out the goal and instantly deflating the stadium. This cruel twist highlighted the massive Stakes for the home team, who watched their only clear breakthrough of a grueling ninety minutes evaporate into the Nottingham sky. It was a crushing psychological blow for a squad already lacking confidence.
A Point That Solves Nothing
Following the disallowed goal, the tempo dropped once again as fear of losing replaced the desire to win. The overall Balance of the fixture heavily favoured cautious, structured defending over any late pushes for victory. Fulham seemed content to pack up their clean sheet and head back to London, solidifying their mid-table status with 40 points on the board. For the hosts, however, this goalless draw feels remarkably hollow. Sitting 18th in the table and just one agonizing point from safety with only nine games remaining, they desperately require victories. While stopping their recent losing streak provides a minor consolation, a blunt attacking display leaves serious questions about their ability to escape the looming threat of Championship football next season.
Key Questions
Why was Nottingham Forest's second-half goal disallowed?
D. Ndoye's 63rd-minute strike was ruled out after a VAR review confirmed he was in an offside position during the build-up.
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 Tested at the City Ground
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A glaring lack of overall quality makes this a tough watch for neutrals, but the relegation panic gives it a grim, undeniable edge.
The Setup
Nottingham Forest welcome Fulham to the City Ground on March 15, 2026, desperately clinging to 17th place. Our analysis points to a remarkably low Stakes appeal for the broader league picture, but locally, this is a bitter battle for survival. Forest's miserable Form—winless in their last five outings—is compounded by their dreadful home record, boasting a mere three victories in front of their own fans all season. Fulham arrive sitting comfortably in 10th. The high Balance score reflects that while the visitors are vastly superior in the table, their own patchy away displays level the playing field just enough to cause doubt.
Key Battle
The midfield clash will dictate the tempo, bringing our Stars metric directly into focus. Morgan Gibbs-White carries the creative burden for the hosts, desperate to unlock a stubborn defence and inject life into a stagnant attack. He faces off against Alex Iwobi, who has been quietly orchestrating Fulham's transitions. If Forest's shot-stopper Matz Sels cannot maintain his recent heroic barrage of saves, Iwobi and the Fulham frontline will easily pick apart the fragile backline.
Our Prediction
Fulham take a 2-1 victory. Forest will come out swinging fueled by sheer survival instincts, but their glaring defensive frailties will ultimately betray them against Fulham's efficient counter-attacks.