Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Vainqueur: Draw
Mi-temps 1 – 1
Nottingham Forest
4-2-3-1
Vitor Pereira
Mi-temps: 1 – 1
Vainqueur: Draw
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Unai Emery
Temps plein
1 – 1
Temps plein
1 – 1
Mi-temps
1 – 1
Buteurs
Matty Cash
Away
Murillo (OG)
Neco Williams
Passe decisive : Callum Hudson-Odoi
Omari Hutchinson
Home
Murillo
Home
Chris Wood
Omari Hutchinson
John McGinn
Away
Douglas Luiz
Ross Barkley
Emiliano Buendia
Morgan Rogers
Ian Maatsen
Lucas Digne
Nicolas Dominguez
Morgan Gibbs-White
Tammy Abraham
Ollie Watkins
Ryan Yates
Igor Jesus
Dan Ndoye
Ola Aina
Andres Garcia
Matty Cash
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Nottingham Forest
4-2-3-1 · Vitor Pereira
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (3)
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1 · Unai Emery
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (2)
Rapport de match Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa : résultat et analyse tactique
Ce nul 1-1 avait laissé un goût d’occasion manquée aux deux camps, et surtout une pression supplémentaire avant les prochaines échéances de Premier League. À City Ground, Nottingham Forest, annoncé avec un léger statut de favori, n’avait pas su transformer cette attente en avantage durable, tandis qu’Aston Villa avait également quitté le terrain avec le sentiment qu’un peu plus d’audace dans les trente derniers mètres aurait pu faire basculer la rencontre. Au classement comme dans la dynamique, ces points perdus avaient compté, car aucun des deux n’avait réussi à convertir ses temps forts en séparation nette.
Un match fermé, puis équilibré au tableau d’affichage
La rencontre avait confirmé ce que laissait penser le contexte d’avant-match : un duel serré, tactique, où les deux équipes s’étaient présentées en 4-2-3-1 et avaient longtemps privilégié l’équilibre. Forest avait essayé de prendre l’initiative, avec davantage d’intentions dans la progression et la création, mais Aston Villa avait bien contenu les transitions et fermé les espaces entre les lignes. Le premier tournant était arrivé à la 23e minute, lorsque Murillo avait marqué contre son camp en faveur des visiteurs. Ce but avait récompensé une séquence où Villa avait su mettre de la présence dans la zone dangereuse sans forcément dominer largement la possession.
Forest avait toutefois réagi avec personnalité. À la 38e minute, Neco Williams avait remis les deux équipes à égalité, bien servi par Callum Hudson-Odoi, sur une action qui avait enfin donné de la vitesse et de la clarté au jeu offensif local. Le 1-1 à la pause avait fidèlement reflété la physionomie de la première période : des intentions réelles de part et d’autre, mais peu de séquences suffisamment tranchantes pour créer un écart. Le score à la mi-temps, 1-1, avait aussi résumé une opposition où chaque équipe avait eu son moment, sans réussir à installer une pression continue dans le dernier tiers.
- Score final : Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa.
- Score à la pause : 1-1.
- Buteurs : Murillo c.s.c. (23') pour Aston Villa, Neco Williams (38') pour Forest.
- Passeur décisif sur l’égalisation : Callum Hudson-Odoi.
- Avertissements : 2 cartons jaunes pour Forest, 2 pour Aston Villa.
Des ajustements visibles, mais pas de vraie bascule
En seconde période, le match avait davantage ressemblé à une partie d’échecs qu’à un siège permanent d’un camp sur l’autre. Vitor Pereira et Unai Emery avaient tous deux fait preuve de maîtrise dans leur lecture du risque. Aucun des deux entraîneurs n’avait ouvert excessivement son bloc, et cette retenue avait protégé les transitions défensives autant qu’elle avait limité le volume de chances créées. Les 6 remplacements effectués au total avaient bien modifié le rythme après la pause, avec un peu plus de fraîcheur sur les côtés et davantage d’intensité dans le pressing par moments, mais sans produire cette supériorité soutenue dans la surface adverse qui change les matches.
Du côté de Forest, la frustration était probablement un peu plus marquée, parce que l’équipe était entrée dans ce rendez-vous avec l’obligation implicite de proposer plus, surtout à domicile. Il y avait eu des séquences de possession correctes, un meilleur engagement après le but concédé et une capacité à repartir proprement, mais pas assez de précision dans la dernière passe ni assez de présence constante sur les deuxièmes ballons autour de la surface. Aston Villa, de son côté, avait montré une discipline collective appréciable et une bonne gestion des espaces, mais avait lui aussi laissé passer l’opportunité d’accélérer davantage quand le match s’était ouvert sur certaines transitions.
- Les deux équipes avaient évolué dans le même système de base : 4-2-3-1 contre 4-2-3-1.
- Les deux entraîneurs, Vitor Pereira et Unai Emery, avaient privilégié la structure avant la prise de risque.
- Les 6 substitutions avaient influencé la dynamique de la seconde période sans changer le score.
- Le partage des points avait prolongé l’idée d’un match compétitif mais sans domination décisive.
Parmi les satisfactions, Neco Williams s’était distingué avec une égalisation importante et une activité utile pour relancer Forest dans son couloir, tandis que Hudson-Odoi avait eu le mérite d’apporter l’action décisive sur le but. Côté Villa, l’organisation collective avait constitué le point fort le plus net, avec une équipe rarement désunie et capable d’empêcher Forest de multiplier les occasions franches. Dans les déceptions, il fallait parler avec mesure d’une inefficacité partagée : ni Forest ni Villa n’avaient su convertir leurs bonnes périodes en ascendant durable. L’autogoal de Murillo avait pesé dans le récit, mais il ne résumait pas à lui seul la partie ; c’était surtout l’incapacité générale à maintenir une menace continue qui avait marqué ce 1-1.
Au final, ce résultat avait traduit une réalité simple : les deux équipes avaient bien contrôlé certains aspects du match, mais aucune n’avait trouvé la continuité offensive nécessaire pour aller chercher plus qu’un point. Dans un championnat où les marges sont fines et où la pression du calendrier s’accumule vite, surtout à ce stade de la saison, ce partage des points avait laissé des regrets logiques. Prochaine étape : il faudra répondre rapidement dans les prochains rendez-vous. Pour suivre d’autres analyses foot, consultez Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À City Ground, Nottingham, Nottingham Forest et Aston Villa aborderont ce match comme un véritable test de caractère, où la pression comptera autant que la qualité du jeu. Dans cette affiche de Premier League programmée le 12 avril 2026 à 13:00 UTC, l’enjeu ne se limitera pas aux points : il s’agira aussi de préserver une dynamique, de gérer les temps faibles et de montrer une discipline tactique suffisante pour répondre à une rencontre qui pourrait basculer sur un détail.
Le contexte donnera immédiatement le ton. Nottingham Forest sera attendu comme favori avant le coup d’envoi, ce qui l’obligera à assumer davantage de possession et à proposer une création d’occasions plus proactive. De son côté, Aston Villa arrivera avec l’idée de transformer cette pression en terrain favorable, en cherchant à rester compact, à fermer les lignes de passe et à exploiter les transitions dès que Forest montera son bloc. Le fait que la rencontre soit perçue comme compétitive dans les lignes de prix renforcera encore l’image d’un duel serré, davantage proche d’un bras de fer tactique que d’un match à sens unique.
Une bataille de pressing et de gestion des espaces
Le plan de Nottingham Forest devra probablement trouver le bon équilibre entre pressing haut et sécurité défensive. Sous Vitor Pereira, l’attention se portera notamment sur la capacité de son équipe à récupérer vite le ballon sans se désorganiser derrière la première vague d’effort. C’est souvent là que se joue la crédibilité d’un favori à domicile : si le pressing est trop agressif, les espaces dans le dos peuvent s’ouvrir ; s’il est trop prudent, la pression monte sur le porteur mais les occasions créées peuvent manquer de continuité. Forest devra donc construire ses attaques avec méthode, en évitant les pertes de balle qui offriraient à Aston Villa des sorties rapides.
Aston Villa, lui, pourra s’appuyer sur une lecture plus patiente du match. Avec Unai Emery, le banc pourrait devenir un facteur majeur si le score restait nul au-delà de la première heure. Dans ce type de rendez-vous, les ajustements venus de l’extérieur, qu’il s’agisse d’un changement de rythme, d’une prise de profondeur ou d’une modification dans le pressing, peuvent peser lourdement sur la suite. Si la rencontre se verrouille, Villa aura tout intérêt à garder de la fraîcheur et des options offensives prêtes à entrer au bon moment.
Un duel de formations identiques, mais d’intentions différentes
Les deux équipes évolueront en 4-2-3-1, ce qui donnera une structure claire aux deux bancs mais n’empêchera pas des lectures différentes. Forest cherchera sans doute à installer plus de présence dans le camp adverse, avec un volume de courses supérieur entre les lignes et une volonté de faire reculer Aston Villa par séquences. Villa, au contraire, pourra utiliser cette base pour mieux contrôler les zones centrales, refermer l’axe et obliger les locaux à s’exprimer sur les côtés. Dans ce cadre, les coups de pied arrêtés pourraient devenir un levier important si le jeu courant s’équilibre trop.
- Nottingham Forest devra convertir son statut de favori en initiative réelle, sans perdre l’organisation de son contre-pressing.
- Aston Villa cherchera à neutraliser les temps forts du club hôte par une structure compacte et des transitions rapides.
- La gestion du banc côté Unai Emery pourrait peser fortement si le score restait verrouillé après 60 minutes.
- Le rapport de force dépendra beaucoup de la qualité des sorties de balle et du placement de la ligne défensive.
- Les phases arrêtées pourraient offrir une fenêtre décisive dans un match annoncé comme serré.
Pour Nottingham Forest, la pression sera double : confirmer son statut avant le match et montrer qu’il sait convertir une certaine initiative en avantage concret. Le public du City Ground attendra une équipe énergique, capable de créer des occasions sans se précipiter. Pour Aston Villa, l’objectif sera presque inverse : absorber les moments de poussée, rester stable mentalement, puis choisir les bonnes séquences pour attaquer l’espace. Ce contraste promet une partie où la discipline tactique comptera autant que l’ambition.
Dans une rencontre de ce profil, le premier but pourrait changer la lecture complète du match, mais rien n’indiquera qu’il viendra tôt ni qu’une équipe prendra le dessus sans résistance. C’est précisément ce qui rendra cette affiche intéressante pour le public marocain amateur de Premier League : un match de pression, de transitions et de gestion des détails, avec une conséquence directe sur la suite de la dynamique des deux clubs.
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Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Ibrahim Sangare
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Matty Cash is leaving the field to be replaced by Andres Garcia in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Ian Maatsen
Ian Maatsen is penalised for pushing Ola Aina
Igor Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Yates in a tactical substitution.
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Ola Aina is leaving the field to be replaced by Dan Ndoye in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Murillo from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A chance presents itself to Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Matty Cash shoots from outside the box, but Matz Sels has it under control
Matty Cash tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Matz Sels
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Ian Maatsen as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Morgan Gibbs-White is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Dominguez in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson is penalised for pushing John McGinn
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
Igor Jesus is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz
Amadou Onana hand-balls
Amadou Onana controls the ball with his hand
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ollie Watkins but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ollie Watkins finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Ian Maatsen in a tactical substitution.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked
Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the left.
A chance presents itself to Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Neco Williams is blocked
Amadou Onana successfully blocks the shot
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
The referee signals a free kick as Murillo from Nottingham Forest trips Ross Barkley
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is penalised for pushing Matty Cash
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Neco Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked
Amadou Onana successfully blocks the shot
Nikola Milenkovic is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
Elliot Anderson goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Elliot Anderson but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Elliot Anderson finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Morgan Rogers goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Morgan Rogers but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Morgan Rogers finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Oooh... that was a sitter! Morgan Rogers should have scored from that position
John McGinn from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Neco Williams
Yellow card for John McGinn
John McGinn is shown a yellow card by the referee
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Ross Barkley as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Matty Cash from Aston Villa is ruled offside
John McGinn from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Omari Hutchinson is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Wood in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Igor Jesus creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
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
Murillo is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley
Yellow card for Murillo
Murillo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Amadou Onana shoots from outside the box, but Matz Sels has it under control
Amadou Onana tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Matz Sels
The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest trips Ross Barkley
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Ola Aina
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Igor Jesus fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Morgan Gibbs-White is penalised for pushing Pau Torres
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Ola Aina
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 45%, Aston Villa: 55%.
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box
The cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The second half is underway
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The cross by Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Omari Hutchinson wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
A chance presents itself to Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
Amadou Onana is penalised for pushing Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The cross by Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Morgan Gibbs-White sends a header towards goal, but Marco Bizot is there to comfortably save it
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Neco Williams is penalised for pushing John McGinn
The referee signals a free kick as Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest trips Youri Tielemans
Yellow card for Omari Hutchinson
Omari Hutchinson is shown a yellow card by the referee
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the left.
A chance presents itself to Murillo from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
The game is stopped
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Neco Williams shoots from outside the box, but Marco Bizot has it under control
Neco Williams tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Marco Bizot
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Nikola Milenkovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Elliot Anderson is blocked
Lucas Digne successfully blocks the shot
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The cross by Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
G O O O A A A L - Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Callum Hudson-Odoi provided the assist for the goal.
Ola Aina made the key pass for the goal!
With that goal, Nottingham Forest equalised. Game on!
CROSSBAR! A shot from Morgan Rogers stings the crossbar!
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
The game is restarted
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matz Sels is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Murillo from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ollie Watkins hand-balls
Ollie Watkins controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
OWN GOAL - Murillo sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Murillo holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
A chance presents itself to Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ibrahim Sangare from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Elliot Anderson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Murillo is penalised for pushing Pau Torres
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest trips Amadou Onana
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ola Aina relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash commits a rough foul on Morgan Gibbs-White
Yellow card for Matty Cash
Matty Cash is shown a yellow card by the referee
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Neco Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Murillo is penalised for pushing Morgan Rogers
Neco Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Neco Williams shoots from outside the box, but Marco Bizot has it under control
Neco Williams tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Marco Bizot
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked
Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Murillo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Nottingham Forest: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Omari Hutchinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee starts the match
There is heavy rain falling on the pitch.
The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
Nottingham Forest kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Igor Jesus
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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