Round 35 ·
HT: 0-2
Updated:
Half Time
0–2
90 Min
1–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Chelsea
4-2-3-1 · Calum McFarlane
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Nottingham Forest
4-2-3-1 · Vitor Pereira
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Chelsea had carried real weight because it had looked like a statement result, one that had reset expectations for the next rounds. Forest had taken control through discipline, timing and sharper transitions, while Chelsea had been exposed by tactical imbalances at key moments and had paid for them in both halves.
The half-time score of 0-2 had told the story clearly: Forest had translated their structure into repeated high-quality moments, and Chelsea had struggled to turn possession into enough chances created. In a 4-2-3-1 against 4-2-3-1, the spacing had mattered, and Vitor Pereira’s side had managed it well. Their pressing had been compact rather than reckless, and their attacking work had come from efficient breaks, rather than long spells of sterile control.
Calum McFarlane’s Chelsea had found moments of territory, but they had not protected the key spaces well enough during transitions. That had left them vulnerable when Forest had won the ball and played forward with purpose. The scoreline had reflected control, not just finishing. Forest had looked more settled in the decisive phases, and that had given them a platform to protect their advantage without losing their attacking edge.
Chelsea’s late response had come through Joao Pedro in the 90th minute, assisted by Marc Cucurella, and that goal had at least given the home side a closing moment of pride. Even so, it had not changed the overall pattern of the match. Forest had already done the hard work, and their defensive organisation had been strong enough to keep Chelsea at arm’s length for most of the contest.
What came next had been straightforward: Forest had moved on with momentum, while Chelsea had had to reassess quickly.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This would be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the result could shape how both sides are viewed in the run-in. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest would meet in a contest where character, tactical discipline, and composure in decisive moments would matter as much as possession itself.
Both teams would line up in a 4-2-3-1, which should create a familiar mirror match: compact central spaces, plenty of midfield traffic, and a premium on the first press. For Chelsea, the headline would be how Calum McFarlane balances aggressive pressing with the need for a secure rest-defense behind the ball. If Chelsea commit too many players forward at once, Forest could find routes into transition. If the spacing is correct, Chelsea would be able to keep control phases in the opposition half and create cleaner chances.
For Nottingham Forest, Vitor Pereira would likely see this as a chance to stay structured, absorb pressure, and respond through timing rather than volume. In a level game, the visitors’ patience could become a major factor. Set pieces, second balls, and the quality of the final pass would probably carry extra weight because neither side would expect the central lanes to open easily for long periods.
The first hour would be especially important. If the score remained tight, Pereira’s bench timing could become decisive, particularly if Forest needed fresh legs to slow Chelsea’s pressing or to attack space after turnovers. Chelsea, meanwhile, would need to show control without becoming static. A strong start would matter, but so would the ability to manage transitions after losing the ball.
For supporters in Cape Verde following the Premier League closely, this would be the kind of match that rewards attention to details rather than headlines: pressing triggers, control phases, and the quality of each defensive recovery. In a fixture built on pressure, the sharper team in transitions would likely decide it.
Today's attendance is 39605
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
The cross by Cole Palmer from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
James McAtee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cole Palmer from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
James McAtee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
A chance presents itself to Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea but his header goes wide
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Malo Gusto made the key pass for the goal!
James McAtee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
James McAtee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto made the key pass for the goal!
Marc Cucurella provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Joao Pedro scores with a bicycle-kick with the right foot! Amazing stuff!
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
James McAtee successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Cole Palmer is blocked
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Enzo Fernandez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 9 minute(s) of time to be added
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Cole Palmer is blocked
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
A chance presents itself to Joao Pedro from Chelsea but his header goes wide
The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest trips Joao Pedro
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Cole Palmer shoots from outside the box, but Matz Sels has it under control
Cole Palmer tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Matz Sels
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
Morato successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Liam Delap is blocked
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Pedro from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Dilane Bakwa is leaving the field to be replaced by Omari Hutchinson in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Matz Sels is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yellow card for Liam Delap
Liam Delap is shown a yellow card by the referee
Yellow card for Moises Caicedo
Moises Caicedo is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips James McAtee
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chris Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Luca Netz is penalised for pushing Andrey Santos
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Chelsea is revoked due to offside.
Joao Pedro from Chelsea is ruled offside
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Chelsea.
G O O O O A A A L! Chelsea score! Joao Pedro is on the scoresheet.
Oh no. From a promising position Liam Delap from Chelsea miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Dilane Bakwa
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nikola Milenkovic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Andrey Santos is blocked
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Ryan Yates hand-balls
Ryan Yates controls the ball with his hand
Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dilane Bakwa
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Robert Sanchez is injured and is replaced by Filip Joergensen.
Morgan Gibbs-White is injured and is replaced by Chris Wood.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Nottingham Forest: 35%.
Morgan Gibbs-White is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Robert Sanchez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. Robert Sanchez on the receiving end of that.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Joao Pedro is penalised for pushing Ryan Yates
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
James McAtee from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
James McAtee goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for James McAtee but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! James McAtee finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Morgan Gibbs-White wins an air challenge against Marc Cucurella
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Romeo Lavia is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrey Santos in a tactical substitution.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Nottingham Forest stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Nottingham Forest.
Elliot Anderson made the key pass for the goal!
Morgan Gibbs-White provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Malo Gusto from Chelsea concedes a foul on James McAtee but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
The referee signals a free kick as Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest trips Cole Palmer
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Romeo Lavia is penalised for pushing James McAtee
Trevoh Chalobah wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Igor Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White in a tactical substitution.
Jair Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Nikola Milenkovic in a tactical substitution.
Nicolas Dominguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Elliot Anderson in a tactical substitution.
Tosin Adarabioyo is leaving the field to be replaced by Levi Colwill in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Nottingham Forest: 31%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
HE MISSES - Cole Palmer takes the penalty, but the keeper blocks it back into play.
The game is restarted
Jesse Derry is injured and is replaced by Liam Delap.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Zach Abbott is injured and is replaced by Neco Williams.
Zach Abbott is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Jesse Derry is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
PENALTY - Zach Abbott from Nottingham Forest concedes a penalty for dangerous play against Jesse Derry.
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Nottingham Forest: 31%.
Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Malo Gusto as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest trips Malo Gusto
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Moises Caicedo wins an air challenge against Igor Jesus
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Tosin Adarabioyo wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Tosin Adarabioyo is penalised for pushing Ryan Yates
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Zach Abbott relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Zach Abbott makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jair Cunha from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Chelsea
A shot by James McAtee is blocked
Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the left.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Jesse Derry as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Nicolas Dominguez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dilane Bakwa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
James McAtee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Igor Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but Robert Sanchez saves it
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Jesse Derry comes back onto the field.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Jesse Derry is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Jesse Derry is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Nottingham Forest: 35%.
Nicolas Dominguez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Romeo Lavia is blocked
Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Cole Palmer from Chelsea trips Luca Netz
Luca Netz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ryan Yates makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Jesse Derry from Chelsea fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Jair Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jair Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest trips Romeo Lavia
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Nicolas Dominguez
Ball possession: Chelsea: 48%, Nottingham Forest: 52%.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Cole Palmer from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
Cole Palmer goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Cole Palmer but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Cole Palmer finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
G O O O A A A L - Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest puts it away from the penalty spot in the middle with the right foot. Robert Sanchez jumped on the left.
Yellow card for Malo Gusto
Malo Gusto is shown a yellow card by the referee
PENALTY! - Malo Gusto pulls Taiwo Awoniyi by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Nottingham Forest!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
POST! So nearly a goal by Enzo Fernandez but his finish hits the post!
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 52%, Nottingham Forest: 48%.
After a tactical foul, Morato sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Morato from Nottingham Forest trips Joao Pedro
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Dilane Bakwa
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 42%, Nottingham Forest: 58%.
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest trips Moises Caicedo
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Zach Abbott relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Yates made the key pass for the goal!
Dilane Bakwa provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest scores with a header.
The cross by Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jesse Derry from Chelsea concedes a foul on Ryan Yates but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tosin Adarabioyo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesse Derry relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Nottingham Forest kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Stamford Bridge where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Stamford Bridge where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Stamford Bridge. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 13:00 -01 on Monday 04 May 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last eight meetings between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, Chelsea have 3 wins, there have been 3 draws, and Nottingham Forest have 2 wins.
This is a Premier League Round 35 match at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
39,605
Winner
Nottingham Forest
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