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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest — result, stats & head-to-head, 12 Sep 2026

Aston Villa vs Nottingham ForestPremier League · Round 4 · Villa Park1–2
Matches
Aston Villa 1–2 Full time Nottingham Forest

How the market moved Nottingham Forest win %

100% +74 since open at 26%
100%75%50%25%0%
100
Market openedKick-offNow

The market moved toward Nottingham Forest, from 26% at open to 100% — a rise of 74 points. Along the way it fell as far as 19%.

Real traded prices, since the market opened. Not a forecast: what the market believed, when.

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Aston Villa2 out
João GomesSuspendedsince 23 Aug · 5 matches missed Taylor Harwood-BellisSuspendedsince 3 Sep · 3 matches missed

Starting XI

Aston Villa4-2-3-1
11↓Jackson6.3↓ 46'
7CMcGinn7.2
10↓Buendía6.2↓ 63'
53↓Hemmings6.5↓ 46'
8Kamara6.8
6↓Barkley6.5↓ 63'
29Wan-Bissaka7.1
3Lindelöf6.3
14↓Torres6.6↓ 25'
22↓Maatsen6.5↓ 83'
1Suzuki7.1

Timeline

  1. 46'
    Liam Delap · 0–1assist: Murillo
  2. 74'
    Alysson · 1–1assist: John McGinn 
  3. 88'
    Igor Jesus · 1–2assist: Morgan Gibbs-White
Show all 18 events (+15 subs & bookings)
  1. 25'
    Pau Torres ↑ Tyrone Mings ↓substitution
  2. 43'
    Dan Ndoyeyellow card
  3. 45'
    Nicolas Jacksonyellow card
  4. 45+3'
    Murilloyellow card
  5. 46'
    Liam Delap · 0–1assist: Murillo
  6. 46'
    Nicolas Jackson ↑ Tammy Abraham ↓substitution
  7. 46'
    George Hemmings ↑ Alysson ↓substitution
  8. 56'
    Xaver Schlageryellow card
  9. 63'
    Ross Barkley ↑ Johan Manzambi  ↓substitution
  10. 63'
    Emiliano Buendía ↑ Ibrahim Mbaye ↓substitution
  11. 74'
    Alysson · 1–1assist: John McGinn 
  12. 75'
    Liam Delapyellow card
  13. 75'
    Dan Ndoye ↑ Igor Jesus ↓substitution
  14. 80'
    James McAteeyellow card
  15. 82'
    James McAtee ↑ Ibrahim Sangaré ↓substitution
  16. 83'
    Ian Maatsen ↑substitution
  17. 88'
    Igor Jesus · 1–2assist: Morgan Gibbs-White
  18. 90+5'
    Tyrone Mingsyellow card

Aston Villa left · Nottingham Forest right

Periods

Aston Villa
1st half0
2nd half1
Extra time0
Nottingham Forest
1st half0
2nd half2
Extra time0

Match statistics

7Shots22
5Shots on target7
6Corners1
11Fouls16
17Tackles23
2Yellow cards5

Match information

Premier LeagueCompetition
4Round
Sat 12 Sep · 14:00 UTCKickoff
Villa ParkVenue
42,640Capacity
36,714 (86% full)Attendance
Andy MadleyReferee
20°C · overcast cloudsWeather

Possession

Possession
53% · 47%
Duels won
48% · 52%
Pass accuracy
83% · 86%

Breakdown

Shooting
6Shots inside box14
1Shots outside box8
1Shots blocked3
2Big chances created4
1Big chances missed3
Passing
412Passes358
15Crosses15
3Accurate crosses9
42Long passes41
13Accurate long passes24
Defence
7Interceptions7
5Keeper saves5
Duels & dribbles
47Duels won50
21Dribble attempts12
6Successful dribbles3

Goalscorers

Morgan Gibbs-WhiteNottingham Forest

Bench

Aston Villa · bench

5Mings6.8↑ 25'
13RuggeriDF
17FerreyraFW
18Abraham6.4↑ 46'
19Mbaye6.7↑ 63'
26BogardeMF
40BizotGK
44Manzambi6.2↑ 63'
47Santos7.0↑ 46'

Nottingham Forest · bench

6Sangaré6.5↑ 82'
7Hudson-OdoiFW
8DomínguezMF
9WoodFW
11da Cruz7.3↑ 75'
12FurtadoGK
15MuingaFW
22YatesMF
25NetzDF

Managers

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Previous meetings

In 6 recorded meetings, Aston Villa have won 3 and Nottingham Forest 2 — 1 ended level.

2026 · Europa LeagueAston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 4–0 2026 · Europa LeagueNottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 1–0 2026 · Premier LeagueNottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 1–1 2026 · Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 3–1 2025 · Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 2–1 2024 · Premier LeagueNottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 2–1 All 6 meetings →

Recent form

Aston Villa LLLDW
Nottingham Forest LLLDD

Premier League

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Manchester City6600165+1118
2Arsenal6501105+515
3Brighton & Hove Albion6411185+1313
4Brentford6240126+610
5Everton624085+310
6Chelsea63121513+210
7Leeds United623185+39
8Hull City623186+29
9Liverpool62317709
10Ipswich Town6303912-39
11Newcastle United62221013-38
12Crystal Palace6213912-37
13Manchester United61329906
14Coventry City6204511-66
15Nottingham Forest612358-35
16Aston Villa6123611-55
17Sunderland6114612-64
18AFC Bournemouth6033713-63
19Tottenham Hotspur603339-63
20Fulham6024610-42

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
16
Aston Villa
LLLDW
 6.64 5
15
Nottingham Forest
LLLDD
 7.17 5
Market

No market on record.

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Form
Aston VillaLLLDW
Nottingham ForestLLLDD
Match stats
53Possession47
7Shots22
5On target7
6Corners1
2Yellow cards5