Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa
Updated
Nottingham Forest won: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa in the Premier League (Round 16) on Sat, 14 Dec 2024 at The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Nottingham Forest goals: Nikola Milenković 87', Anthony Elanga 90'+3. Aston Villa goals: Jhon Durán 63'. Expected goals: 1.78-0.42. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Elliot Anderson (8.9).
Match report
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1
Nottingham Forest came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at The City Ground on Saturday 14 December in the Premier League.
Jhon Durán put Aston Villa ahead on 63' (0-1), Nikola Milenković levelled for Nottingham Forest on 87' (1-1) and Anthony Elanga restored Nottingham Forest's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Anthony Elanga's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Nottingham Forest had 50% of the ball, shots were 17-8 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.78-0.42. Nottingham Forest were the better side on chances, too.
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 30,117. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Nottingham Forest | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 0.42 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 431 (91%) | 414 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Neco Williams, Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson, Nicolás Dominguez, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, Matty Cash, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Jhon Durán
Key events
- 63' · Goal · Jhon Durán (Aston Villa)
- 68' · Substitution · Jota Silva for Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest)
- 68' · Substitution · Morato for Murillo (Nottingham Forest)
- 70' · Yellow card · Jhon Durán (Aston Villa)
- 74' · Substitution · Amadou Onana for Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
- 74' · Substitution · Ollie Watkins for Jhon Durán (Aston Villa)
- 77' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Nicolás Dominguez (Nottingham Forest)
- 87' · Goal · Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Ian Maatsen for Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Ross Barkley for Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Willy Boly for Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 1994: Nottingham Forest 5, draws 8, Aston Villa 10.
Questions
Who won Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa?
Nottingham Forest won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 14 Dec 2024.
When and where is Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa?
Sat, 14 Dec 2024, 17:30 UTC at The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa?
In 23 league meetings since 1994: Nottingham Forest 5 wins, 8 draws, Aston Villa 10 wins (goals 30-39).