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 d’abord compté pour la dynamique plus que pour le simple tableau d’affichage. À City Ground, Nottingham Forest et Aston Villa avaient abordé ce rendez-vous comme un test de pression, avec de l’élan et de la confiance en jeu à court terme, et le résultat avait confirmé une idée simple: aucune des deux équipes n’avait réussi à transformer ses temps forts en vraie séparation. Forest, présenté avant le coup d’envoi comme le camp le plus attendu dans la création offensive, avait répondu par séquences, mais sans imposer une domination durable dans le dernier tiers. Villa, de son côté, avait bien absorbé et bien répondu. Au final, ce partage des points avait laissé l’impression d’un duel serré, tendu, et très contrôlé.
Un match fermé par le contexte et par les choix
Le scénario avait vite installé cette lecture. Les deux équipes avaient évolué en 4-2-3-1, avec une attention visible aux transitions et à l’équilibre sans ballon. Dans ce type de match sous pression, l’enjeu avait souvent poussé les entraîneurs à réduire le risque avant de chercher l’initiative totale, et Vitor Pereira comme Unai Emery avaient dirigé leur équipe avec cette prudence mesurée. Le score s’était ouvert à la 23e minute sur un but contre son camp de Murillo en faveur d’Aston Villa, un épisode cruel pour Forest mais révélateur d’une première période où chaque détail sur centres, seconds ballons et set pieces avait compté. L’équipe locale n’avait pourtant pas perdu son fil, et elle avait trouvé l’égalisation à la 38e minute grâce à Neco Williams, servi par Callum Hudson-Odoi. À la pause, le 1-1 avait déjà résumé beaucoup de choses: des intentions réelles, mais peu d’espaces laissés.
- Score final: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa.
- Score à la mi-temps: 1-1.
- Buteurs: but contre son camp de Murillo (23e) pour Villa, puis Neco Williams (38e) pour Forest sur une passe de Callum Hudson-Odoi.
- Discipline: 2 cartons jaunes pour Forest, 2 pour Aston Villa.
- Organisation de départ: 4-2-3-1 des deux côtés.
Sur le plan tactique, la rencontre avait ressemblé à une partie d’échecs plus qu’à un échange ouvert. Forest avait tenté d’assumer son statut avec davantage d’initiative dans la possession et une volonté de créer plus haut, mais Villa avait bien protégé l’axe et avait limité les courses à l’intérieur entre les lignes. Le pressing des deux camps avait été appliqué sans excès, souvent pour fermer les premières passes plutôt que pour se découvrir. Cela avait réduit le volume de chances créées franches, et c’est là que le match avait pris sa vraie couleur: beaucoup de pression, peu de relâchement, et une marge très fine entre contrôle et ambition. Les indications d’avant-match, qui annonçaient un duel équilibré malgré un léger avantage perçu pour Forest, avaient finalement correspondu à ce que le terrain avait raconté.
Les hommes du match, et les limites du soir
Neco Williams avait logiquement figuré parmi les satisfactions de Nottingham Forest. Son but à la 38e minute avait récompensé sa projection et sa lecture du moment, alors que Hudson-Odoi avait apporté une action décisive avec sa passe sur l’égalisation. Dans un autre registre, le but contre son camp de Murillo avait été un moment difficile pour le défenseur, mais il fallait le lire avec respect: ce type d’action avait souvent tenu à une fraction de seconde et non à un manque d’engagement. Côté Aston Villa, la prestation avait surtout mis en avant la discipline collective plus qu’une individualité dominante. Emery avait obtenu de ses joueurs une structure capable d’absorber les vagues et de garder le match dans une zone maîtrisable, même sans construire un avantage offensif prolongé.
- Forest avait mieux répondu à l’adversité après l’ouverture du score concédée.
- Villa avait bien géré les transitions défensives et les espaces intérieurs.
- Les deux entraîneurs avaient efficacement limité le risque.
- Les 6 remplacements avaient modifié le rythme de la seconde période sans changer l’équilibre global.
- Le dernier tiers avait manqué de continuité des deux côtés malgré quelques séquences de possession intéressantes.
La seconde période avait d’ailleurs confirmé cette impression de contrôle mutuel. Les 6 substitutions avaient eu un impact sur l’énergie, le pressing et certains duels, mais elles n’avaient pas suffi à faire basculer la rencontre vers une domination continue d’un camp. Forest avait cherché à pousser avec le soutien du City Ground et l’idée de reprendre l’initiative morale du match, tandis que Villa avait continué à choisir ses moments pour sortir, sans se désorganiser. Les deux équipes avaient protégé leur clean sheet après la pause, ce qui disait aussi quelque chose de leur sérieux défensif. En revanche, aucune n’avait trouvé la précision nécessaire sur les dernières passes ou la variété suffisante autour de la surface pour créer cette série d’occasions qui aurait transformé la pression en victoire.
Au classement psychologique de la semaine, ce nul n’avait ni cassé l’élan ni totalement nourri l’ambition de l’un ou de l’autre. Il avait surtout redistribué le ressenti: Forest avait montré de la réaction mais pas encore l’autorité complète attendue d’un favori à domicile, et Villa avait confirmé sa capacité à voyager avec méthode sans toutefois convertir sa solidité en succès. Pour la suite, les deux staffs retiendront sans doute l’organisation et la maîtrise émotionnelle, mais aussi le besoin d’une meilleure efficacité dans les zones décisives. Pour d’autres analyses football, consultez Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À la City Ground, Nottingham Forest et Aston Villa devraient aborder ce rendez-vous de Premier League comme un véritable test de caractère, avec de la pression sur les épaules des deux camps et une marge d’erreur très réduite. Dans un contexte où le momentum pèsera autant que le classement, cette affiche pourrait servir de révélateur sur la discipline tactique, la capacité à garder son sang-froid et l’efficacité dans les deux surfaces.
Un duel de contrôle sous tension
Le coup d’envoi prévu à 13:00 UTC installera d’emblée un cadre exigeant, avec deux équipes annoncées en 4-2-3-1 et des coachs, Vitor Pereira et Unai Emery, qui aimeront sans doute voir leur plan respecté dans les moindres détails. Nottingham Forest sera attendu plus haut, plus ambitieux dans la création d’occasions, surtout si le statut de favori à domicile se confirme dans l’approche initiale. Mais ce type de match peut vite se transformer en partie d’échecs tactique, où la première erreur de pressing ou le moindre déséquilibre après perte de balle changera la dynamique.
La pression sera particulièrement forte sur la structure sans ballon de Forest. Si l’équipe de Vitor Pereira cherchera à presser avec intensité, elle devra aussi protéger sa rest-defense, car Aston Villa aura probablement l’expérience pour exploiter les couloirs et les espaces derrière le premier rideau. Dans un match annoncé comme serré par la tarification d’avant-match, chaque transition offensive pourrait compter, surtout si les deux blocs restent compacts durant la première heure.
Ce que Forest devra maîtriser
- Garder un pressing coordonné, sans ouvrir d’espaces trop larges entre les lignes.
- Transformer la domination territoriale en vraies chances créées, et pas seulement en possession stérile.
- Bien défendre les transitions d’Aston Villa après perte de balle.
- Rester lucide sur les coups de pied arrêtés, un secteur qui pourrait peser dans un match fermé.
- Éviter les phases de désordre après une première pression cassée.
Aston Villa, de son côté, devrait accepter des séquences sans ballon avant de chercher à punir le moindre relâchement. Avec Unai Emery, le banc pourrait devenir un levier décisif si le score restait nul après l’heure de jeu. Les changements de rythme, l’entrée d’un profil plus direct ou d’un joueur capable de fixer entre les lignes pourraient alors faire basculer l’équilibre. C’est souvent dans ces moments-là qu’un match de pression devient un match de gestion, puis de détails.
Le duel tactique sera d’autant plus intéressant que les deux formations évolueront dans le même système de base, ce qui réduira l’effet de surprise et mettra davantage en avant la qualité d’exécution. Forest pourrait chercher à installer son rythme à domicile, avec une présence plus haute et une volonté de récupérer rapidement le ballon. Villa, lui, pourra préférer une approche plus patiente, faite de circulation propre, d’attente du bon décalage et de sorties plus nettes vers l’avant.
Les clés du match à surveiller
- Le premier quart d’heure, souvent révélateur du niveau de confiance et de la qualité du pressing.
- La capacité de Forest à convertir son statut de favori en domination réelle.
- La gestion des espaces entre le double pivot et la ligne de trois offensifs.
- Le rôle des remplaçants côté Villa si la rencontre reste équilibrée après 60 minutes.
- L’impact mental d’un but encaissé ou marqué dans un match qui pourrait rester longtemps tendu.
Pour le public tunisien, ce genre d’affiche parlera aussi à travers un registre bien connu : intensité, discipline et lecture des temps faibles. Dans une Premier League où la moindre transition peut faire la différence, Forest et Villa devront afficher de la maîtrise autant que de l’ambition. Si Vitor Pereira parvient à équilibrer pressing et couverture défensive, son équipe pourra tenir son statut ; si Unai Emery réussit à attendre le bon moment pour frapper, Aston Villa pourrait compliquer la vie des hôtes jusqu’aux derniers instants.
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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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