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
This result carried clear short-term weight for both sides, because Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth entered a pressure test with momentum and confidence on the line, and the 1-1 draw left both camps with reasons to believe, but also reasons to reflect. Forest had led at half-time, yet Bournemouth’s response ensured neither team gained decisive separation in the Premier League contest.
The first half followed a tight pattern, with Forest’s 4-4-2 giving them a compact shape and enough structure to protect central areas, while Bournemouth’s 4-2-3-1 looked to manage possession and find openings through controlled transitions. The 1-0 score at the break suggested that Forest had been slightly more efficient in the key moments, even if the overall balance remained controlled rather than open. Both sides limited risk effectively, and neither consistently unlocked a sustained final-third edge.
After the interval, the match shifted as Bournemouth increased pressure and looked to pin Forest deeper. That change of tempo eventually brought the leveller and forced the game into a more tactical contest, with both coaches making careful adjustments rather than chasing chaos. Only 1 substitution was recorded as shaping the second-half dynamics, and that limited change underlined how closely the managers trusted their starting structures. Vitor Pereira and Andoni Iraola both showed restraint, but neither found a clear route to turn pressure into a winner.
The draw reflected a game where pressure was present throughout, yet decisive quality in the final phase was hard to sustain. Forest’s organisation remained respectable, especially in defensive transitions, while Bournemouth showed patience and improved territory after the break. Still, the final pass and the clean finishing touch were not consistently there for either side, which explained why the match finished level.
For Namibian readers following the Premier League, this result meant both teams left with momentum partly preserved, but with confidence still dependent on sharper finishing in the next fixture.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth will know that the result could shape how their season is judged. It will be less about spectacle and more about whether each side can handle the weight of the moment with tactical discipline. For supporters in Namibia following the Premier League closely, this kind of fixture will feel like a clear measure of character rather than a routine league match.
Forest, in a 4-4-2, will likely need to strike the right balance between pressing and protection. Under Vitor Pereira, the key question will be whether the first line can apply enough pressure to disrupt Bournemouth without leaving the back four exposed in transition. If Forest’s distances between the lines stretch too far, Bournemouth will be able to find space between midfield and defence and turn possession into chances created.
Bournemouth, set up in a 4-2-3-1, will probably lean on Andoni Iraola’s control of tempo and bench timing. If the match remains level after the first hour, his substitutions could become a decisive factor, especially if Bournemouth can refresh the wide areas and increase attacking intensity. In a game framed by pressure, those changes may influence who controls the final phase.
The match will likely be decided by control phases rather than constant end-to-end action. Without advanced metrics, the sharper reading will come from momentum, chance quality, and how each side responds when the other takes command. Forest may try to turn set pieces and direct attacks into their clearest route, while Bournemouth will probably look to connect midfield and attack through cleaner possession and better rotations in the final third.
With both coaches under pressure, the side that manages its transitions and concentration best could edge the contest.
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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