Premier League Regular Season - 31
Tottenham 0 - 3 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Igor Jesus (N. Williams) 45'
HT
46' ↓ M. van de Ven ↑D. Udogie
46' ↓ D. Spence ↑L. Bergvall
I. Sangare 53'
M. Gibbs-White (C. Hudson-Odoi) 62'
67' ↓ M. Tel ↑R. Kolo Muani
67' ↓ Richarlison ↑X. Simons
↓ C. Hudson-Odoi ↑R. Yates 70'
↓ Igor Jesus ↑T. Awoniyi 71'
↓ O. Hutchinson ↑D. Ndoye 80'
82' D. Udogie
84' ↓ A. Gray ↑C. Gallagher
T. Awoniyi (N. Williams) 87'
T. Awoniyi 88'
↓ E. Anderson ↑N. Dominguez 90'+2
↓ M. Gibbs-White ↑J. McAtee 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kevin Danso 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
68
Passes
16
Duels
Cristian Romero 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
Micky van de Ven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Porro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
57
Passes
11
Duels
Mathys Tel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Dominic Solanke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Antonín Kinský 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Destiny Udogie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Simons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ola Aina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Milenković 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neco Williams
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
4
Tackles
Elliot Anderson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Omari Hutchinson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Morgan Gibbs-White 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Callum Hudson-Odoi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Igor Jesus
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
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
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | City Ground |
| 21/04/2025 | Tottenham | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 26/12/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 07/04/2024 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 15/12/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 11/03/2023 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 09/11/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Tottenham | League Cup | The City Ground |
| 28/08/2022 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 24/09/2014 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | White Hart Lane |
14/12/2025
21/04/2025
26/12/2024
07/04/2024
15/12/2023
11/03/2023
09/11/2022
28/08/2022
24/09/2014
Tottenham Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -21
P: 31 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless Forest Push Spurs Deeper Into the Relegation Mire
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Nottingham Forest delivered a masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency to claim a massive six-pointer away from home.
The Opening Act
The relegation battle brought massive Stakes to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts controlled possession early, pinning the visitors back and forcing a barrage of set-pieces. Despite racking up 13 corners and dictating the tempo, Tottenham found themselves hitting a frustrating brick wall in the final third. Matz Sels handled everything thrown his way, registering three vital saves to keep the hosts' blunt attack incredibly quiet. The real gut punch arrived exactly on the stroke of half-time, completely against the run of play. Nottingham Forest broke out with devastating speed, and Igor Jesus buried a precise feed from N. Williams to completely shatter the home crowd's fragile optimism.
The Pivot
That brutal opening goal completely shifted the Balance of the match. Spurs were forced to chase the game, leaving gaping holes at the back, but Forest’s defensive structure was absolutely immaculate throughout the second half. Nikola Milenković put on an absolute clinic at the heart of the defense, heading away danger and organizing the backline with total authority to earn his Man of the Match honors. In the 62nd minute, the visitors punished Tottenham's defensive high line yet again. C. Hudson-Odoi found pockets of space and picked out M. Gibbs-White, who doubled the advantage with ruthless efficiency. Forest’s counter-attacking setup was perfectly tuned to exploit a desperate, disjointed opposition.
Resolution
Any lingering hope for the North London outfit was brutally extinguished late on. The Intensity of Forest's pressing and defensive focus never faded, even as the clock ticked down. Managerial tweaks proved perfect as substitute T. Awoniyi entered the fray in the 71st minute and needed barely any time to leave his lasting mark on the contest. In the 87th minute, N. Williams delivered his second brilliant assist of the afternoon, allowing Awoniyi to ice the game at 3-0. This result represents a massive Upset on paper, but the reality on the pitch was a tactical demolition. Forest leapfrog their rivals to 32 points, leaving Spurs stranded in 17th amidst a truly miserable run of form.
Key Questions
How did substitute Nikola Milenković change the game?
While actually starting the match, Milenković delivered a Man of the Match defensive performance, neutralizing Tottenham's attack to secure a crucial clean sheet.
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.
A Relegation Scrap Dressed as Premier League Football
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Both sides are plummeting toward the drop zone, making this an ugly but absolutely essential clash for survival.
The Setup
As we head into late March 2026, the mood at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is grim. Tottenham are reeling from a disastrous five-match losing streak in the league. Their plummeting Form rating tells the story of a team bereft of confidence. They host Nottingham Forest in a classic six-pointer. With both teams locked on 29 points and sitting 16th and 17th respectively, the Stakes are massive. This is a battle for Premier League survival in its rawest form. The Balance of this fixture is incredibly tight, largely because neither team has figured out how to win recently. Forest will look to their Stars in midfield, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson providing the only reliable sparks of creativity for the visitors.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by Tottenham's fragile defensive unit trying to contain Nottingham Forest's counter-attacking midfield. Spurs have been leaking goals at home, and if their backline pushes too high out of desperation, Forest's midfielders will happily exploit the open channels in transition.
Our Expected Outcome
We anticipate a gritty, low-quality draw. Nerves will dictate the tempo, with neither side willing to risk total collapse. Expect disjointed spells of possession and a conservative game script where the fear of losing outweighs the desire to win.