Fulham Clinches Victory Over Nottingham Forest in Premier League Clash

2025-03-02

Fulham secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage, completing a league double over their Premier League rivals. The match saw Fulham dominate proceedings, with Emile Smith Rowe opening the scoring in the first half with a well-placed header. Nottingham Forest responded through Chris Wood, who netted his 18th league goal of the season to level the score. However, Calvin Bassey’s second-half header proved decisive, sealing the win for Marco Silva’s side.

Fulham’s dominance was reflected in their expected goals (xG) of 2.24, compared to Forest’s 0.40, highlighting the home side’s superior attacking threat. The victory moves Fulham into eighth place in the Premier League, five points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, while Forest remain in third.

Nottingham Forest, who had been in strong form following a 7-0 thrashing of Brighton in their previous match, struggled to replicate that performance. Key players like Matz Sels, Anthony Elanga, and Chris Wood featured, but the team lacked the cutting edge needed to overcome Fulham’s resilience. Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo will be disappointed with the result as his side missed the chance to close the gap on the top four.

The match also saw notable substitutions, with Fulham’s Adama Traore receiving a standing ovation as he was replaced by Ryan Sessegnon late in the game. Forest pushed for a late equaliser, but Fulham’s defence held firm, ensuring all three points stayed in west London.