Round 38 ·
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Full Time
1 – 1
Half Time
1 – 0
Full Time
1 – 1
Goal Scorers
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Fouls
Free Kicks
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The 1-1 draw carried real short-term weight for both sides, because Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth had gone into the afternoon with momentum and confidence on the line. In a match framed as a pressure test, neither team managed to turn its work into a decisive edge, so the result left both camps with a mixed but manageable return.
Forest had led 1-0 at half-time, and that advantage showed that Vitor Pereira’s side had handled the early tension slightly better. Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, responded with enough control to stay in the contest, but the game never truly opened into a long spell of dominance for either side. The final score reflected a match where pressure was applied, yet separation never arrived.
Tactically, the 4-4-2 against the 4-2-3-1 produced a fairly measured contest. Both coaches limited risk effectively, which reduced the number of clear transitions and kept the game compact for long stretches. Forest looked organised without the ball, while Bournemouth used their structure to keep possession and probe, but neither side found a sustained final-third rhythm that would have created a cleaner path to victory.
The second half was shaped by a single substitution that altered the flow, even if it did not fully tilt the match. That change helped adjust the tempo and the pressing picture, but it still did not produce a clear breakthrough. Chances created remained closely contested, and set pieces did not deliver the decisive moment either.
In broader terms, this was a fair reflection of two teams who worked hard to protect themselves against counter-attacks and dangerous transitions. Forest’s discipline deserved credit, while Bournemouth’s patience also stood out. The disappointment for both managers was that neither side managed to unlock a sustained edge in the final third, where the decisive pass or finish was missing when it mattered most.
What came next was straightforward: both teams had to treat the point as a platform and sharpen their attacking edge for the run ahead.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This would be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides would know that every loose transition and every set piece could tilt the afternoon. Nottingham Forest would be asked to show character under stress, while AFC Bournemouth would need the tactical discipline to keep control phases from slipping away. With the match framed as a test of nerve as much as quality, the result could carry consequences for confidence and rhythm going forward.
From a structural point of view, the 4-4-2 against the 4-2-3-1 would likely create clear references across the pitch. Forest would probably want compact pressing distances, with the wide midfielders helping to close central lanes before jumping out. Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, would likely try to use their double pivot to play through the first line and then accelerate into open spaces before the block can reset.
Without advanced metrics, the story would be read through momentum, chance quality, and control phases. Forest’s coach Vitor Pereira would be judged on how well the team would balance aggression with rest-defense organization, because overcommitting in the press could leave gaps behind the first wave. If Forest can keep the game stable after turnovers, they would give themselves a better chance to create clean looks rather than forcing low-probability shots.
If the score would remain level after the first hour, Iraola’s bench timing could become decisive. Bournemouth would then have the opportunity to refresh pressing intensity, change the tempo in transition, and target tiring zones between full-back and centre-back. For a Finnish audience used to seeing marginal gains decided by discipline and detail, this would feel like a match where small tactical shifts could carry outsized weight.
The key could be which side would manage pressure without losing structure.
G O O O O O A A L - Marcus Tavernier finds the net with the left foot!
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
AFC Bournemouth 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
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Matz Sels as he comes out and claims the ball
Marcus Tavernier from AFC Bournemouth takes a short corner kick from the right.
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Truffert from AFC Bournemouth trips Igor Jesus
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 50%, AFC Bournemouth: 50%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nikola Milenkovic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyler Adams from AFC Bournemouth goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Elliot Anderson
Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Neco Williams is penalised for pushing Adam Smith
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 52%, AFC Bournemouth: 48%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Tyler Adams from AFC Bournemouth trips Igor Jesus
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 52%, AFC Bournemouth: 48%.
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Neco Williams is blocked
Djordje Petrovic from AFC Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Omari Hutchinson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
Good effort by Neco Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Djordje Petrovic saves it
Chris Wood sends a header towards goal, but Djordje Petrovic is there to comfortably save it
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Igor Jesus is blocked
Adam Smith is penalised for pushing Igor Jesus
Nikola Milenkovic wins an air challenge against Marcos Senesi
A player from AFC Bournemouth takes a long throw into the opponent's box
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 55%, AFC Bournemouth: 45%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nikola Milenkovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adrien Truffert relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahim Sangare wins an air challenge against Alex Toth
Eli Junior Kroupi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Alex Toth makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Obstruction as Omari Hutchinson cuts off the run of Tyler Adams. A free-kick is awarded.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 55%, AFC Bournemouth: 45%.
G O O O A A A L - Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Omari Hutchinson provided the assist for the goal.
Yellow card for James Hill
James Hill is shown a yellow card by the referee
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Neco Williams fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as James Hill from AFC Bournemouth trips Morgan Gibbs-White
POST! A header by Chris Wood hits the post!
Agonizingly close! A header from Chris Wood bounces off the post!
POST! - A header from Chris Wood comes back off the upright!
Oooh... that was a sitter! Chris Wood should have scored from that position
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
Marcos Senesi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest trips Tyler Adams
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 54%, AFC Bournemouth: 46%.
James Hill from AFC Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Morato successfully blocks the shot
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Good effort by Igor Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but Djordje Petrovic saves it
A shot by Eli Junior Kroupi is blocked
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 56%, AFC Bournemouth: 44%.
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ibrahim Sangare successfully blocks the shot
Eli Junior Kroupi from AFC Bournemouth fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Alex Toth from AFC Bournemouth swings in the corner from the left.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Eli Junior Kroupi is blocked
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Jair Cunha successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Eli Junior Kroupi is blocked
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 57%, AFC Bournemouth: 43%.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Evanilson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Chris Wood makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 58%, AFC Bournemouth: 42%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Evanilson from AFC Bournemouth is ruled offside
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcus Tavernier takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morato successfully blocks the shot
James Hill is penalised for pushing Chris Wood
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest trips Evanilson
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 63%, AFC Bournemouth: 37%.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Tyler Adams fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ibrahim Sangare makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Evanilson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adam Smith from AFC Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
James Hill wins an air challenge against Chris Wood
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 52%, AFC Bournemouth: 48%.
A shot by Igor Jesus is blocked
Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest trips Eli Junior Kroupi
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adam Smith wins an air challenge against Chris Wood
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
The referee starts the match
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
AFC Bournemouth kick-off, and the game is underway.
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | |
| 6 |
AFC Bournemouth
Away
|
38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 |
Nottingham Forest
Home
|
38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
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