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Forest Beats Villa 1-0 on Wood’s 200th Goal

5/2/2026

Summary

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Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at the City Ground on 30 April 2026.
Chris Wood converted the penalty after Lucas Digne’s handball, his 200th career goal and 28th spot-kick.
Emiliano Martínez saved Igor Jesus’s early attempt before conceding the penalty.
The victory extended Forest’s unbeaten streak to nine matches, saw Elliot Anderson and Omari Hutchinson feature, and left Villa traveling to Villa Park to reverse the 1-0 deficit while Forest readies for Chelsea.

History

Historical Context

Nottingham Forest regained Premier League status in 1995, finishing third after a strong season under Frank Clark in which striker Stan Collymore netted 22 league goals. That swift return after relegation established a pattern of rapid rebounds, a legacy reflected in Forest’s current push for European qualification as they chase a European spot in the 2026 campaign.

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Story summary

Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at the City Ground on 30 April 2026.
Chris Wood converted the penalty after Lucas Digne’s handball, his 200th career goal and 28th spot-kick.
Emiliano Martínez saved Igor Jesus’s early attempt before conceding the penalty.
The victory extended Forest’s unbeaten streak to nine matches, saw Elliot Anderson and Omari Hutchinson feature, and left Villa traveling to Villa Park to reverse the 1-0 deficit while Forest readies for Chelsea.

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