Brighton
Nottingham ForestHow did the teams perform?
Brighton
Nottingham Forest
Match Stats
Lineup
Brighton
90+3' Foul
55' Tripping
6'
84' Roughing
15'
6'
15'
86' Replaced by D. Gomez
86' Replaced by J. Milner
90+1' Replaced by K. Mitoma
71' Replaced by M. Wieffer
Nottingham Forest
30' Diving
13'
13'
83' Replaced by Igor Jesus
82' Replaced by O. Aina
56' Replaced by O. Hutchinson
56' Replaced by N. Williams
74' Replaced by C. Hudson-Odoi
Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 31 | 61-22 | 39 | 70 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 29 | 59-27 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 29 | 51-40 | 11 | 51 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 29 | 39-34 | 5 | 51 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 30 | 53-35 | 18 | 48 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 29 | 48-39 | 9 | 48 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 29 | 44-40 | 4 | 44 |
| 8 |  Everton | 30 | 34-35 | -1 | 43 |
| 9 |  Newcastle | 30 | 43-43 | 0 | 42 |
| 10 |  Bournemouth | 30 | 44-46 | -2 | 41 |
| 11 | Brighton | 30 | 39-36 | 3 | 40 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 29 | 40-43 | -3 | 40 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 30 | 30-35 | -5 | 40 |
| 14 |  Crystal Palace | 29 | 33-35 | -2 | 38 |
| 15 |  Leeds | 29 | 37-48 | -11 | 31 |
| 16 |  Tottenham | 29 | 39-46 | -7 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 29 | 28-43 | -15 | 28 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 29 | 35-54 | -19 | 28 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 30 | 32-58 | -26 | 20 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 30 | 22-52 | -30 | 16 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation - Championship
Brighton battled back to secure a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory against Nottingham Forest, thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Simon Adingra.
Brighton secured a vital 2-1 Premier League victory against Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium. Simon Adingra struck the decisive goal in the second half, completing a comeback for the Seagulls.
Both teams entered the contest battling for crucial points at the lower end of the table. Brighton sat 14th with inconsistent form, while 17th-placed Forest desperately sought to pull away from the relegation zone. This clash promised a tense affair.
The visitors started brightly, silencing the home crowd in the 20th minute. Taiwo Awoniyi capitalized on a defensive lapse, guiding his shot past Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to put Forest ahead.
Brighton responded by increasing their attacking tempo. Pascal Groß began orchestrating play from midfield, creating several half-chances. Forest’s defense remained resolute for much of the half.
Just as the first half seemed destined to end with Forest in front, Brighton found their equalizer. In the 45+2 minute, Joao Pedro showed quick feet inside the box, turning his marker before slotting the ball home to level the score.
The late first-half goal shifted momentum firmly towards Brighton. Forest needed to regroup during the interval, while Brighton looked to build on their newfound impetus. The second half promised a tactical battle.
Brighton emerged from the break with renewed purpose, dictating possession. Their wingers caused constant problems for Forest’s full-backs. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s tactical instructions seemed clear.
The decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute. A well-worked move saw the ball played wide to Simon Adingra, who cut inside and fired a powerful shot. His effort rocketed into the net, giving Brighton a 2-1 lead.
Forest pushed for an equalizer in the final stages. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo introduced fresh attacking legs, but Brighton’s defense, marshaled by Lewis Dunk, held firm. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen also made a crucial late save.
Brighton’s dominance was reflected in the statistics. They registered an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.1 compared to Forest’s 0.9. The home side also managed 16 shots with 7 on target, while Forest had 9 shots with 3 on target.
This hard-fought victory provides Brighton with significant breathing room in the Premier League standings. Forest, meanwhile, remains precariously positioned, with their fight for Premier League survival intensifying as the season progresses.
