Nottingham Forest Crush Brighton 7-0 in Historic Victory
Nottingham Forest responded emphatically to last week’s 5-0 humiliation at Bournemouth by dismantling Brighton 7-0—their biggest league win since 1991. The stunning result sees Forest move level on points with Arsenal, fueling their Champions League ambitions and even sparking whispers of a potential title challenge.
A Historic Turnaround
This remarkable win comes just a week after their worst defeat of the season, making Forest the first team in Premier League history to lose by five and then win by seven in consecutive games. The last time such a feat occurred in English top-flight football was Ipswich Town in February 1974.
Match Summary
- 12’ | Own Goal – Lewis Dunk deflected Morgan Gibbs-White’s cross into his own net.
- 19’ | 2-0 – Gibbs-White powered home a header from Anthony Elanga’s corner.
- 32’ | 3-0 – Chris Wood nodded in another Elanga cross, marking Forest’s second-earliest three-goal lead in Premier League history.
- 57’ | 4-0 – Wood struck again from close range.
- 68’ | 5-0 – Wood completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, extending his season tally to 17 goals.
- 78’ & 85’ | 6-0 & 7-0 – Forest added two late goals to cap off a historic night at the City Ground.
Chris Wood’s Career-Best Season
Wood’s hat-trick takes his total to 17 Premier League goals this season, already making 2024-25 his most prolific campaign. With 14 games remaining, he now has a first-ever 20-goal Premier League season firmly within reach.
Looking Ahead
After this statement victory, Nottingham Forest are proving they belong among the league’s elite. With momentum on their side, they could yet turn this historic season into something truly legendary.
