Premier League Gameweek 21
West Ham 1 - 2 FT Nottingham Forest
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Murillo
HT
↓ O. Hutchinson ↑D. Bakwa 46'
N. Dominguez (E. Anderson) 55'
63' ↓ Lucas Paqueta ↑Pablo
63' ↓ O. Scarles ↑E. Mayers
80' ↓ M. Fernandes ↑F. Potts
M. Gibbs-White 89'
↓ Nottingham Forest ↑Morato 90'+2
90'+4 Kyle Walker-Peters
90'+6 Konstantinos Mavropanos
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
West Ham
Goalkeepers
Alphonse Areola 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Defenders
Kyle Walker-Peters 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Konstantinos Mavropanos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jean-Clair Todibo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Scarles
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tomáš Souček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Jarrod Bowen 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Paquetá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Crysencio Summerville
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Valentín Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mads Hermansen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Mayers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guido Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Freddie Potts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Earthy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Felipe
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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ola Aina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Milenković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murillo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Neco Williams 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
56
Passes
24
Duels
Nicolás Domínguez
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
55
Passes
17
Duels
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8
Rating
Callum Hudson-Odoi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Angus Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Savona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 3 | West Ham | Premier League | City Ground |
| 05/18/2025 | West Ham | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 11/02/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 02/17/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 11/12/2023 | West Ham | 3 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 02/25/2023 | West Ham | 4 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | London Stadium |
08/31/2025
05/18/2025
11/02/2024
02/17/2024
11/12/2023
02/25/2023
West Ham Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -21
P: 21 GD: -19
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
West Ham
Nottingham Forest
West Ham
Nottingham Forest
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Forest Fire at London Stadium as Hammers Crumble Under Pressure
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. This high-stakes survival battle turned on its head as Nottingham Forest exploited VAR interventions and defensive fragility to pull clear of the relegation zone.
The Relegation Six-Pointer Pivot
From the first whistle, the atmosphere at London Stadium was thick with the anxiety of a season-defining crunch match. West Ham, mired in the bottom three, initially found the luck that has eluded them all season. In the 13th minute, a wicked delivery caused chaos in the visitor's box, leading to an unfortunate own goal by Murillo. The home crowd sensed a turning point in their relegation battle, but the Stakes were far too high for a simple narrative. Despite the lead, the Hammers struggled to exert control, as Nottingham Forest began to dominate the Balance of play with 53% possession.
VAR Drama and the Forest Surge
The match swung violently in the 52nd minute. Crysencio Summerville appeared to have doubled the lead, a goal that likely would have buried Forest. However, a lengthy VAR review saw the strike cancelled, suckering the air out of the stadium. The Intensity shifted instantly. Just three minutes later, Forest capitalized on the shell-shocked hosts. Elliot Anderson carved open the defense, finding Nicolás Domínguez, who finished with clinical precision to level the scores. It was a hammer blow from which the home side never truly recovered, despite launching a barrage of 14 total shots throughout the contest.
Gibbs-White Seals the Great Escape
As the clock ticked toward a stalemate, the Upset Factor loomed large. West Ham’s desperation led to defensive errors, and in the 86th minute, another VAR intervention confirmed a penalty for the visitors. Morgan Gibbs-White stepped up under immense pressure, converting from the spot in the 89th minute to complete the comeback. The Hammers threw everything forward in stoppage time, but Matz Sels stood firm, recording three crucial saves to ensure the points headed back to the East Midlands. For West Ham, this defeat extends a miserable run of form, leaving their Premier League status hanging by a thread.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR was the ultimate protagonist, denying West Ham a two-goal cushion by chalking off Summerville’s strike before confirming the match-winning penalty for Forest late on.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Stakes at the London Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This is a high-anxiety relegation scrap where the fear of falling further into the abyss will likely stifle any attacking intent.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as West Ham welcome Nottingham Forest to the London Stadium for a quintessential January "six-pointer." The Hammers are trapped in a dismal run of Form, having collected just a single point from their last five outings. Sitting in 18th place, they are staring down the barrel of a return to the Championship. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest occupy the spot directly above them, clinging to a four-point gap that feels thinner with every passing week. With both teams lacking significant Stars in peak condition, this match will be decided by collective grit rather than individual brilliance.
Key Battle
With no standout individual performers available in the starting elevens, the match will be won or lost in the transition. Nottingham Forest will likely look to sit deep and exploit the lack of defensive Balance in the Hammers' setup. Expect a midfield war of attrition where the first mistake defines the evening, as neither side currently possesses the clinical edge to recover from a deficit.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, nervous affair in East London. West Ham look devoid of confidence and ideas, while the visitors have at least tasted victory in their recent run. We predict a narrow 1-0 win for Nottingham Forest, likely coming from a late counter-attack as the home side pushes forward in desperation.