Round 35 ·
HT: 0–2
Updated:
Full Time
1 – 3
Half Time
0 – 2
Full Time
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
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result had the weight of a statement win for Nottingham Forest, as it shifted expectations for the next rounds and showed that their away performance at Stamford Bridge had been built on control rather than luck. Forest’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea had sent a clear message in the Premier League, with Vitor Pereira’s side managing the game’s tempo and punishing Chelsea’s tactical gaps at decisive moments.
The match had been shaped early by Forest’s efficiency in transitions and their sharper chance creation. Both teams had lined up in a 4-2-3-1, but the visitors had used their spacing more effectively, finding cleaner passing lanes between the lines and creating repeated high-quality moments. Chelsea had struggled to keep compact distances when possession turned over, and those imbalances had left them open whenever Forest pressed and broke forward.
By half-time, Forest had already led 2-0, and that interval score had reflected more than finishing touch. It had shown a side that controlled the key areas, defended its box with discipline and attacked with purpose. Chelsea, under Calum McFarlane, had shown some possession, but they had not turned enough of it into clear chances. The home side’s structure had been exposed at critical points, and the scoreline had punished that lack of balance.
Joao Pedro’s 90th-minute goal, assisted by Marc Cucurella, had given Chelsea a late lift and at least some reward for their persistence. Even so, it had arrived too late to alter the bigger picture. Forest had remained organised through the closing stages, and their third goal had underlined the difference between the two teams in efficiency and game management.
For Forest, this had looked like a performance that could reset confidence and expectations. For Chelsea, it had served as a reminder that their balance and defensive structure still needed tightening before the next round.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will enter with something to prove. Chelsea and Nottingham Forest will meet in a Premier League contest where the outcome could shape confidence, sharpen scrutiny, and alter the mood around each camp. For Namibian readers tracking the wider English game, this will be the kind of fixture where control phases, chance quality, and discipline will matter more than noise.
With both teams set to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the tactical picture should be straightforward on paper but demanding in execution. Chelsea, under Calum McFarlane, will need to press with balance rather than simply chase the ball. If the first line of pressure becomes too aggressive, Forest could find space in transition. If it becomes too passive, Chelsea may struggle to pin the game in the final third. The quality of rest-defense, especially after attacking moves break down, will be closely watched.
Nottingham Forest, coached by Vitor Pereira, will likely view this as a test of character and structure. In a level match, their shape could become increasingly important as the minutes pass. They will probably try to stay compact, absorb pressure, and use possession sparingly but with purpose. Set pieces may also carry extra weight in a contest where open chances could be limited and every second ball may matter.
The match could hinge on which side manages the middle stretch better, especially if it remains tight into and beyond the first hour. Chelsea may want to increase tempo through controlled possession and sharper movement between the lines, while Forest could look to disrupt rhythm and force rushed decisions. For McFarlane, the pressing balance will be one of the clearest indicators of whether Chelsea are in control or merely active without reward. For Pereira, the timing of changes from the bench could become decisive if the score stays level.
Ultimately, the side that controls its pressure most cleanly will be best placed to decide the match.
The fourth official shows there are 9 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
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.
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Cole Palmer is blocked
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
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
A chance presents itself to Marc Cucurella from Chelsea but his header goes wide
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
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
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morato successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Liam Delap is blocked
Joao Pedro from Chelsea 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.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
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 Moises Caicedo
Moises Caicedo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Yellow card for Liam Delap
Liam Delap is shown a yellow card by the referee
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips James McAtee
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chris Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luca Netz is penalised for pushing Andrey Santos
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Dilane Bakwa
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Andrey Santos is blocked
Nikola Milenkovic successfully blocks the shot
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Ryan Yates hand-balls
Ryan Yates controls the ball with his hand
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dilane Bakwa
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Elliot Anderson
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%.
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.
Morgan Gibbs-White is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
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.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
Morgan Gibbs-White wins an air challenge against Marc Cucurella
A shot by James McAtee is blocked
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 are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
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!
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
Morgan Gibbs-White provided the assist for the goal.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
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!
The referee signals a free kick as Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest trips Cole Palmer
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Romeo Lavia is penalised for pushing James McAtee
Trevoh Chalobah wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Igor Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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
Jair Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Nikola Milenkovic in a tactical substitution.
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
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
The game is restarted
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.
Jesse Derry is injured and is replaced by Liam Delap.
Zach Abbott is injured and is replaced by Neco Williams.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Zach Abbott is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jesse Derry is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
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.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Malo Gusto as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
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
Moises Caicedo wins an air challenge against Igor Jesus
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Tosin Adarabioyo wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
Tosin Adarabioyo is penalised for pushing Ryan Yates
Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Nottingham Forest: 32%.
Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Zach Abbott 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
Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the left.
A shot by James McAtee is blocked
Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Nottingham Forest: 34%.
Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Jesse Derry as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Dilane Bakwa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ryan Yates relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Enzo Fernandez is blocked
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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
James McAtee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Jesse Derry is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Jesse Derry comes back onto the field.
Jesse Derry is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
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.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Nottingham Forest: 35%.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
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.
Jair Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
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.
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%.
The game is restarted
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
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
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.
Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
Yellow card for Malo Gusto
Malo Gusto is shown a yellow card by the referee
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Nottingham Forest!
PENALTY! - Malo Gusto pulls Taiwo Awoniyi by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Nottingham Forest.
POST! So nearly a goal by Enzo Fernandez but his finish hits the post!
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
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.
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Chelsea: 42%, Nottingham Forest: 58%.
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
Jesse Derry from Chelsea concedes a foul on Ryan Yates but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Ryan Yates made the key pass for the goal!
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Tosin Adarabioyo relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Dilane Bakwa provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest scores with a header.
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
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 | 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 |
Chelsea
Home
|
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
Away
|
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 |
Status
Finished
Minute
0'
Winner
Nottingham Forest
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