Premier League
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| Date | October 18, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 12:30 |
| League | Premier League |
| Status | FT |
Nottingham Forest
Lineups (4-2-3-1)
- 1 R. Sanchez
- 24 R. James
- 34 J. Acheampong
- 23 T. Chalobah
- 3 M. Cucurella
- 27 M. Gusto
- 45 R. Lavia
- 7 P. Neto
- 17 Andrey Santos
- 49 A. Garnacho
- 20 Joao Pedro coach: Vincenzo Maresca
Subs
- 12 F. Jorgensen
- 4 T. Adarabioyo
- 21 J. Hato
- 25 M. Caicedo
- 40 F. Buonanotte
- 41 Estêvão
- 11 J. Gittens
- 32 T. George
- 38 M. Guiu
Chelsea
Lineups (5-3-2)
- 26 M. Sels
- 3 N. Williams
- 31 N. Milenkovic
- 4 Morato
- 5 Murillo
- 35 O. Zinchenko
- 12 Douglas Luiz
- 6 I. Sangare
- 8 E. Anderson
- 10 M. Gibbs-White
- 9 T. Awoniyi Coach: Angelos Postecoglou
Subs
- 13 John Victor
- 7 C. Hudson-Odoi
- 11 C. Wood
- 14 D. Ndoye
- 16 N. Dominguez
- 19 Igor Jesus
- 22 R. Yates
- 23 Cunha
- 37 N. Savona
| Nottingham Forest | Stats | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shots on Goal | 6 |
| 8 | Shots off Goal | 6 |
| 12 | Total Shots | 17 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 8 | Shots insidebox | 11 |
| 4 | Shots outsidebox | 6 |
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 50% | Ball Possession | 50% |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 3 | Goalkeeper Saves | 2 |
| 445 | Total passes | 463 |
| 367 | Passes accurate | 397 |
| 82% | Passes % | 86% |
| 2.35 | expected_goals | 1.67 |
| 0 | goals_prevented | 0 |
Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 36 |
| 2 |
Manchester City | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 34 |
| 3 |
Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| 4 |
Chelsea | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 |
| 5 |
Crystal Palace | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 6 |
Manchester United | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 7 |
Liverpool | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26 |
| 8 |
Sunderland | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 9 |
Everton | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| 10 |
Brighton | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 |
Tottenham | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 12 |
Newcastle | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 13 |
Bournemouth | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
| 14 |
Fulham | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 15 |
Brentford | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 16 |
Nottingham Forest | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| 17 |
Leeds | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 18 |
West Ham | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 19 |
Burnley | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| 20 |
Wolves | 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
Chelsea secured a crucial 3-0 away victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, delivering a powerful second-half performance to claim all three points in the eighth round of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
The match at the City Ground was deadlocked at halftime, with both teams unable to break through, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at the interval. However, the Blues emerged from the break with renewed determination and quickly took control of the game.
The breakthrough came just four minutes into the second half when young defender Josh Acheampong found the back of the net in the 49th minute. Chelsea pressed their advantage, and new signing Pedro Neto quickly doubled the lead just three minutes later, scoring in the 52nd minute to stun the home crowd.
Reece James Seals Victory as Blues Move to Fourth
Nottingham Forest struggled to find a way back into the match against a confident Chelsea side. The victory was sealed in the 84th minute when captain Reece James added a third goal, capping off a dominant performance for the visitors.
This vital win, which confirms Chelsea beats Nottingham Forest, has significant implications for the Premier League table. The three points lift Chelsea into fourth place with 14 points, moving them level with third-placed Tottenham Hotspur and solidifying their status as strong contenders for a Champions League spot this season.
