Chelsea cut down Nottingham Forest 3-0 in Premier League: Stats
What's the story
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has been sacked after his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. The Blues cut down Forest 3-0 on Matchday 8 of the Premier League 2025-26 season. The loss meant Postecoglou failed to win any of his first eight games in charge, with the team facing their sixth defeat since he took over on September 9. The result left fans booing at the City Ground. Here's more.
Match highlights
Chelsea capitalize on Nottingham Forest's missed chances
Despite a positive start, Nottingham Forest couldn't capitalize on their chances with players like Taiwo Awoniyi, Elliot Anderson, and Morgan Gibbs-White missing opportunities. Their failure to score proved costly as Chelsea struck two quick goals in the second half through Josh Acheampong and Pedro Neto. A late effort from substitute Igor Jesus hit the crossbar but didn't change the outcome of the match. Reece James scored Chelsea's third goal of the match.
Future challenges
Tough fixtures ahead for Nottingham Forest
The defeat leaves Nottingham Forest in 17th place, just a point above the relegation zone. They have a tough Europa League match against Porto coming up, followed by another difficult away game at Bournemouth three days later. Postecoglou was instantly sacked by the club moments after the defeat on Saturday.
Statistical woes
Defensive woes for Nottingham Forest
Under Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest were plagued by defensive issues. They have conceded 10 set-piece goals in all competitions, the most of any Premier League club during this period. The team is also on a 16-game streak without a clean sheet, the longest current run in the league. Since his appointment, they have given away more corner goals than any other top-flight side (5).
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Match stats and points table
Hosts Forest managed 11 attempts with 2 shots on target. Chelsea had six shots on target from 17 attempts. In terms of touches in the opposition box, Forest edged past Chelsea (21-20). Chelsea earned 51% ball possession and completed 384 passes. With this win, Chelsea are now 4th in the standings, racing to 14 points from 8 matches. On the other hand, Forest remain 17th. This was their 5th defeat of the campaign.
Opta stats
Key records made as Chelsea down Forest
For the first time, Chelsea have won three successive away league matches against Forest. They are also on a 5-match unbeaten run at the City Ground. For the 1st time since 1998, Forest failed to score a goal in three successive Premier League home matches. Sacked manager Postecoglou saw Forest score only once in his 5 Premier League games in charge of the club.
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200th appearance for Reece James in Chelsea colors
James has completed 200 matches for Chelsea in all competitions. He scored his 15th goal for the club. 9 of his goals have come in the Premier League for Chelsea in 135 matches. Notably, James also registered his 19th Premier League assist by feeding Neto.