Sun 22 Sep 2024 | Kick Off: 18:30 | American Express Stadium, Falmer | Attendance: 31,444 | Referee: Robert Jones
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. faced off against Nottingham Forest in a thrilling Premier League clash that ended 2-2 at the American Express Stadium. Both teams were determined to extend their unbeaten runs, and the match did not disappoint. A game filled with penalties, sublime goals, red cards, and intense drama saw fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Brighton maintained their position in the top seven, while Nottingham Forest held their ground in the standings with a commendable away performance.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head
The two teams have met frequently in the Premier League, with Brighton generally having the upper hand at home. Nottingham Forest, however, has proved to be a tough competitor this season, especially under their new coach Nuno Espírito Santo. Both sides came into the match unbeaten in their last five games, creating a highly anticipated clash.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Lineups
Here are the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest lineups today (Sep 22, 2024)
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defenders: Joël Veltman, Lewis Dunk (c), Jan Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupiñán
- Midfielders: Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba, Simon Adingra, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma
- Forwards: Danny Welbeck
Substitutes:
- Evan Ferguson (for Estupiñán 82’)
- Yankuba Minteh (for Adingra 62’)
- João Pedro (for Rutter 71’)
- Mats Wieffer (for Baleba 62’)
Nottingham Forest Starting XI (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
- Defenders: Neco Williams, Murillo, Ola Aina, Morato
- Midfielders: Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Elliot Anderson
- Forwards: Chris Wood, Anthony Elanga, Jota Silva
Substitutes:
- Ramón Sosa (for Anderson 59’)
- Morato (for Wood 72’)
- Jota Silva (for Elanga 46’)
- Ryan Yates (for Ward-Prowse 46’)
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest First Half:
Brighton started with high energy, but it was Nottingham Forest who drew first blood. In the 13th minute, Forest’s forward Chris Wood converted a penalty after Carlos Baleba’s foul on Callum Hudson-Odoi. Wood calmly slotted the ball past Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, giving the visitors an early 1-0 lead.
However, Brighton quickly responded. A beautiful right-wing cross from Jan Paul van Hecke found Jack Hinshelwood, who delivered a header into the top-right corner in the 42nd minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Just three minutes later, Kaoru Mitoma was fouled by Ola Aina, setting up a brilliant free kick for Danny Welbeck, who expertly curled the ball into the bottom-right corner. Brighton went into the break leading 2-1.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Half-time score: Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Second Half:
Nottingham Forest emerged determined in the second half, with Nuno making key tactical changes. In the 70th minute, Jota Silva’s through ball found Ramón Sosa, who slotted home a neat finish to equalize for Forest. The score was now 2-2.
The game took a chaotic turn late on, with Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Brighton’s substitute João Pedro. Following the foul, both managers, Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espírito Santo, were shown red cards for misconduct on the sidelines.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Full-time score: Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Stats
| Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Stats | Brighton & Hove Albion | Nottingham Forest |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots (Total) | 18 | 12 |
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Nottingham Forest Timeline
Match Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Nottingham Forest
First Half
0-0 Match begins.
11′ Penalty conceded by Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) after a foul in the penalty area.
13′ GOAL! Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Nottingham Forest 1. Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
16′ Attempt blocked. Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Hinshelwood.
20′ Offside, Nottingham Forest. Callum Hudson-Odoi is caught offside.
27′ Attempt saved. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Callum Hudson-Odoi.
30′ Attempt missed. Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) header from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Pervis Estupiñán with a cross following a corner.
38′ Attempt missed. Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Danny Welbeck.
42′ GOAL! Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Nottingham Forest 1. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke with a cross.
44′ Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45′ GOAL! Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 1. Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
45’+5′ Half-timeFirst Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 1.
Second Half
46′ Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Neco Williams replaces Álex Moreno.
47′ Attempt blocked. Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Simon Adingra.
50′ Attempt saved. Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
54′ Attempt blocked. Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma with a cross.
60′ Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
62′ Foul by Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest).
63′ Attempt blocked. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Murillo.
70′ GOAL! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 2. Ramón Sosa (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jota Silva.
71′ Substitution, Brighton & Hove Albion. João Pedro replaces Georginio Rutter.
80′ Attempt blocked. João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mats Wieffer.
82′ João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
83′ Delay in match because of an injury João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion).
85′ Delay over. They are ready to continue.
88′ Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Ramón Sosa.
90’+1′ Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90’+4′ Yellow Card, Brighton & Hove Albion. Lewis Dunk is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90’+6′ Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Murillo.
90’+7′ Full-timeSecond Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 2.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Impact on the Premier League Table:
Brighton remains in 7th place with this draw, extending their unbeaten start to the season. Nottingham Forest sits just behind them in 8th place, with both teams locked on equal points but separated by goal difference. The shared spoils maintain the tight competition among the mid-table teams, with both sides eyeing a top-six spot.
Man of the Match:
Danny Welbeck
The Brighton forward was exceptional throughout the game, scoring a brilliant free-kick and creating numerous chances. His energy and vision in attack earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest FAQs:
1. How many goals were scored in the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match?
A total of four goals were scored, with Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest sharing two goals each.
2. Who was the Man of the Match on the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match?
Danny Welbeck was awarded the Man of the Match for his stunning free-kick and overall contribution to Brighton’s attack.
3. What was the key moment in the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match?
The key moment was the late equalizer by Ramón Sosa in the 70th minute, which leveled the match at 2-2 and ensured Nottingham Forest left with a point.
4. How did the red cards affect the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest Premier League game?
The second yellow card to Morgan Gibbs-White in the 83rd minute and the subsequent red cards to both managers created chaotic scenes, but the match ended without further goals.
5. What impact does this Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest result have on the Premier League table?
Both Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten runs, with Brighton holding 7th place and Forest 8th, both separated only by goal difference.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Nottingham Forest delivered an enthralling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams showed tactical nous and resilience, maintaining their unbeaten starts to the season. Although Brighton may rue missed opportunities, they can be proud of their historic five-match unbeaten streak. Forest, meanwhile, proved their mettle with a strong second-half performance, snatching a well-earned point away from home.
