Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
1–1
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
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
AFC Bournemouth
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth met in a pressure test that left both clubs with movement in the short-term momentum column, but no decisive separation. The 1-1 draw meant Forest carried a half-time lead into the interval, yet Bournemouth recovered well enough to leave with a point that kept their confidence intact, while neither side fully turned pressure into a winning edge.
The match had the feel of two teams protecting themselves as much as they were trying to break through. Vitor Pereira’s 4-4-2 and Andoni Iraola’s 4-2-3-1 both offered structure, and both coaches limited risk effectively. That approach helped each side stay organised in transitions, but it also reduced the number of clear openings. In the end, neither team found a sustained final-third rhythm strong enough to create lasting separation.
Forest’s first-half advantage suggested they had done enough in the key moments before the break, and that lead gave them a platform. After the interval, Bournemouth adjusted with greater control in possession and a steadier press, which shifted the flow without completely overwhelming Forest. The draw reflected a contest in which pressure existed throughout, but the final pass, the last touch, or the decisive set-piece delivery never quite landed with enough accuracy to settle it.
One substitution shaped the second-half dynamics, helping alter the tempo and the balance of territory. That change did not produce a flood of chances, but it did help Bournemouth sustain their response and prevented Forest from reasserting full control. From a tactical point of view, both managers could reasonably point to disciplined defensive work, though they would also have known that the match demanded more threat around the box.
For readers on the Isle of Man, this result read as a measured point rather than a decisive swing, with both teams preserving stability but missing a chance to seize clear momentum. The next fixture would now carry added weight for both managers.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth will know the consequences will extend beyond three points. For Forest, the match will ask whether Vitor Pereira can keep the right balance between pressing and protection; for Bournemouth, it will be about whether Andoni Iraola’s side can stay composed if the game turns into a long tactical duel. In a Premier League run-in, this will be the kind of fixture that can sharpen belief or expose fragility.
Without advanced metrics, the contest will be read through momentum, chance quality and the control phases that follow each turnover. Forest’s 4-4-2 will likely aim to close space quickly, especially in the central lanes, but the risk will be that aggressive pressing can leave gaps behind the first line. That will make rest-defense organisation a major issue for Pereira’s side, because Bournemouth’s 4-2-3-1 will be well suited to attacking those transition moments if the ball is recovered cleanly.
Bournemouth will probably look to use possession with purpose rather than simply hold territory. Iraola’s team will want to move Forest from side to side, create openings between the lines and arrive in better positions for shots after sustained pressure. If the match becomes stretched, Bournemouth’s control of the second phase could become as important as their final pass. Forest, meanwhile, will need set pieces and direct attacks to turn pressure into chances created, especially if open play becomes tight.
For Isle of Man readers following the Premier League closely, this will be the sort of fixture that rewards attention to structure rather than reputation. The pressure will sit on both benches, but the side that handles transitions with the greater discipline will be the one most likely to take control. The decisive factor could be which coach manages the game’s tempo after the opening hour.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, AFC Bournemouth: 55%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Amine Adli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, AFC Bournemouth: 55%.
Morato wins an air challenge against Enes Unal
James McAtee from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Tyler Adams from AFC Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest trips Enes Unal
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 44%, AFC Bournemouth: 56%.
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nikola Milenkovic wins an air challenge against Justin Kluivert
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
A chance presents itself to Justin Kluivert from AFC Bournemouth but his header goes wide
Ryan Yates wins an air challenge against James Hill
Marcus Tavernier swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Enes Unal sends a direct free kick on target, but Matz Sels has it under control
The fourth official shows there are 11 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 44%, AFC Bournemouth: 56%.
Adam Smith is leaving the field to be replaced by Lewis Cook in a tactical substitution.
Nikola Milenkovic is penalised for pushing Enes Unal
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Marcos Senesi wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
Nikola Milenkovic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Justin Kluivert is blocked
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 46%, AFC Bournemouth: 54%.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Marcos Senesi 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: Nottingham Forest: 46%, AFC Bournemouth: 54%.
Safe hands from Djordje Petrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
A shot by Nicolas Dominguez is blocked
Nikola Milenkovic wins an air challenge against Amine Adli
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the left.
Omari Hutchinson is leaving the field to be replaced by James McAtee in a tactical substitution.
Adam Smith relieves the pressure with a clearance
James Hill from AFC Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Omari Hutchinson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Adam Smith successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked
Omari Hutchinson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, AFC Bournemouth: 55%.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
James Hill from AFC Bournemouth goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Taiwo Awoniyi
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
The game is restarted
Rayan is leaving the field to be replaced by Amine Adli in a tactical substitution.
Eli Junior Kroupi is leaving the field to be replaced by Justin Kluivert in a tactical substitution.
Evanilson is leaving the field to be replaced by Enes Unal in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, AFC Bournemouth: 55%.
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
A chance presents itself to Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the right.
Marcos Senesi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Evanilson
Obstruction as Nicolas Dominguez cuts off the run of Eli Junior Kroupi. A free-kick is awarded.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Yellow card for Taiwo Awoniyi
Taiwo Awoniyi is shown a yellow card by the referee
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest commits a foul by elbowing Marcos Senesi
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, AFC Bournemouth: 55%.
Ibrahim Sangare is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Dominguez in a tactical substitution.
Elliot Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Yates in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Ben Gannon-Doak fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Jair Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Luca Netz in a tactical substitution.
Chris Wood is leaving the field to be replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi in a tactical substitution.
Good effort by Eli Junior Kroupi as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 46%, AFC Bournemouth: 54%.
Good effort by Ben Gannon-Doak as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Marcus Tavernier creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Evanilson as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
The cross by Marcus Tavernier from AFC Bournemouth successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Evanilson
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Marcus Tavernier fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest trips Evanilson
Morato successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Rayan is blocked
Alex Toth is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Gannon-Doak in a tactical substitution.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 48%, AFC Bournemouth: 52%.
Adrien Truffert provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Marcus Tavernier scores with the left foot!
Adrien Truffert creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
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
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
Safe hands from Matz Sels as he comes out and claims the ball
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
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 50%, AFC Bournemouth: 50%.
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.
Marcus Tavernier from AFC Bournemouth takes a short corner kick from the right.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nikola Milenkovic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Toth from AFC Bournemouth trips Neco Williams
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 52%, AFC Bournemouth: 48%.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Chris Wood sends a header towards goal, but Djordje Petrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Neco Williams is blocked
Good effort by Neco Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Djordje Petrovic saves it
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
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
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
AFC Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 55%, AFC Bournemouth: 45%.
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
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
Eli Junior Kroupi 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
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
Obstruction as Omari Hutchinson cuts off the run of Tyler Adams. A free-kick is awarded.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 55%, AFC Bournemouth: 45%.
Omari Hutchinson provided the assist for the goal.
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!
Yellow card for James Hill
James Hill is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as James Hill from AFC Bournemouth trips Morgan Gibbs-White
Goal kick for AFC Bournemouth
Neco Williams fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Oooh... that was a sitter! Chris Wood should have scored from that position
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!
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.
Good effort by Igor Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but Djordje Petrovic saves it
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Morato successfully blocks the shot
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.
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.
Ibrahim Sangare successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Eli Junior Kroupi is blocked
AFC Bournemouth are in control of the ball.
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field
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
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
Morgan Gibbs-White goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Morgan Gibbs-White but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Morgan Gibbs-White finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
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
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Morato successfully blocks the shot
Marcus Tavernier takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest trips Evanilson
James Hill is penalised for pushing Chris Wood
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
Ibrahim Sangare makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
AFC Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Evanilson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
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
Alex Toth from AFC Bournemouth sends an effort wide of target
Alex Toth goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alex Toth but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alex Toth finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
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%.
Omari Hutchinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Igor Jesus is blocked
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
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
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adam Smith wins an air challenge against Chris Wood
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.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to City Ground, Nottingham, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to City Ground, Nottingham where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to City Ground, Nottingham where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to City Ground, Nottingham, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to City Ground, Nottingham, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from City Ground, Nottingham. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
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