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
With momentum and confidence on the line, this 1-1 draw at the City Ground had the feel of a pressure test for both Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth. Neither side left with the decisive separation they had sought, but both coaches could take some credit for how they managed risk in a match that remained tight from first to last.
Forest, set up in a 4-4-2 under Vitor Pereira, had gone in 1-0 up at half-time and had briefly looked positioned to control the emotional rhythm of the contest. Bournemouth, operating in Andoni Iraola’s 4-2-3-1, responded with greater initiative after the break and eventually found the equaliser. The draw reflected a game in which pressure was sustained by both teams, yet translated into only one goal apiece rather than a clear edge in the final third.
What stood out most was the balance of restraint and urgency. Both sides limited unnecessary exposure in transitions, and that caution helped keep the match orderly rather than chaotic. At the same time, neither team found a prolonged spell of possession that consistently unsettled the other’s defensive block. Chances were created, but neither attack managed to string together enough clean, high-value moments to separate themselves.
Pereira’s Forest showed organisation and discipline, particularly before the interval, but they struggled to turn their lead into lasting dominance after the restart. Iraola’s Bournemouth were patient enough to stay in the game, and their adjustments brought more threat in the second half without tipping the match into open end-to-end football. The single substitution that shaped the second-half dynamics appeared to alter the rhythm more than the structure, helping one side refresh energy at a key stage without dramatically changing the tactical picture.
In a contest built around pressure, the decisive detail never fully arrived. Forest had moments where they might have tightened their grip, while Bournemouth had phases that suggested a late push could have produced more. In the end, both teams left with a point and a clearer sense of what still needed sharpening in their attacking structure.
Next, both clubs moved on with short-term momentum only partially protected, and the pressure now shifted to their following league fixtures.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will arrive knowing that every phase of the match could carry consequence. For Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth, this will be about character as much as structure: one good spell, one loose transition, or one set piece could shape the afternoon at the City Ground.
With a 4-4-2 against a 4-2-3-1, the tactical picture should be clear from the outset. Forest will likely want compact distances, aggressive pressing at the right moments, and enough control in the rest-defense to avoid being stretched when the first line is broken. Bournemouth, by contrast, will look to use the extra central link in their 4-2-3-1 to move the ball through control phases and create chances between the lines.
Without advanced metrics, the match will be judged through momentum, the quality of the chances created, and which side can stay calmer when the game becomes uncomfortable. Vitor Pereira will be under scrutiny for how well his team balance energy with shape; if Forest press too high without protection behind the ball, Bournemouth will have the space to counter into. If they sit too deep, they may invite pressure and lose territory.
Andoni Iraola’s in-game management could become decisive if the score remains level after the first hour. Bench timing may matter a great deal in a match that could tighten around duels, second balls, and set pieces. Bournemouth may try to use fresh legs to sustain pressing and keep Forest from settling into a steady rhythm, while Forest will want to protect central areas and force play wide.
For readers in Jersey, this will fit the Premier League pattern where structure, pressing, and transitions often decide tight matches more than raw possession totals. The side that handles the pressure best will likely shape the result.
The bench decisions and the quality of each team’s defensive rest shape could decide it.
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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