Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

City Ground
P. Tierney
2025/2026
Match Report
A late equalizer rescued a point for Nottingham Forest in a tense 1-1 Premier League draw with Newcastle United at the City Ground. The standout moment came in the 88th minute, when Elliot Anderson — a former Newcastle academy graduate — broke Tyneside hearts to snatch a share of the spoils.
Harvey Barnes had looked to have won it, finishing coolly in the 73rd minute after Jacob Ramsey split the Forest defence with a precise through ball. But substitute James McAtee turned provider for Anderson, who drilled home into the upper corner past Nick Pope with two minutes of normal time remaining. No red cards or penalties added to the drama — the goals did enough on their own.
The point virtually seals Nottingham Forest's Premier League survival — six points clear of the drop zone with three games to go, a timely lift after their painful 4-0 Europa League semifinal exit to Aston Villa midweek. For Newcastle, it was another frustrating night of dropping points from a winning position, with European football next season now looking firmly out of reach.
Match Events
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Newcastle United | 14 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 49 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 11 | 10 | 16 | -3 | 43 |
Statistics
46%Possession54%
17Shots16
6Shots on Target6
2Corners1
16Fouls11
1Offsides0
2Yellow Cards0
403Passes486
5Saves5
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
19
Nottingham Forest wins
17
Draws
27
Newcastle United wins
Goals: 83 - 93

