Nottingham Forest have tightened their grip on this Premier League clash at the City Ground, racing into a commanding 3–0 lead as the match edges toward its final moments. Tottenham, already trailing at the break, have struggled to stem the tide as Forest’s intensity, pace, and clinical edge proved decisive in the second half.
Second Half: Forest Turn Control Into Ruthless Goals
Forest emerged from the interval with renewed purpose, immediately pinning Tottenham back. Omari Hutchinson remained a constant threat on the right flank, repeatedly forcing Spurs into emergency defending.
Hudson-Odoi Doubles the Lead (49’–50’)
The pressure finally told just five minutes after the restart. Ibrahim Sangaré, influential throughout midfield, delivered a clever assist that allowed Callum Hudson-Odoi to fire Nottingham into a deserved 2–0 lead, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Tottenham briefly threatened a response, with Micky van de Ven seeing a rare shooting opportunity blocked and Mohammed Kudus having an effort smothered inside the box. But these moments were fleeting.
Spurs Shuffle the Pack — But Forest Stay on Top
Sensing danger, Thomas Frank rang the changes just before the hour mark:
- Ben Davies replaced Djed Spence
- Lucas Bergvall came on for Rodrigo Bentancur
- João Palhinha was introduced in place of Archie Gray
Despite the triple change, Forest continued to look the more dangerous side. Hutchinson twice went close, forcing a strong defensive block before firing another effort narrowly wide.
Tottenham earned a corner and a handful of throw-ins in advanced areas but lacked the composure and creativity needed to truly test the Forest goal.
Sangaré Strikes Again as Forest Go 3–0 Up (79’)
Any lingering doubt about the outcome was extinguished in the 79th minute. A fine move down the flank ended with Callum Hudson-Odoi turning provider, delivering a precise assist for Ibrahim Sangaré, who calmly finished to make it 3–0.
The City Ground erupted as Forest’s dominance was finally reflected emphatically on the scoreboard.
Late Stages: Spurs Under Siege
With the clock winding down, Forest continued to push for more:
- Morgan Gibbs-White tested the Spurs defence with a late effort
- Omari Hutchinson forced another save with a driven shot
Tottenham, meanwhile, focused on damage limitation. Pedro Porro picked up a yellow card after conceding a dangerous free kick just outside the penalty area, while Lucas Bergvall was also booked as frustration crept into Spurs’ play.
Substitutes Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson were introduced late on, but by then Forest were firmly in control.
Atmosphere & Match Context
A crowd of 30,579 packed into the City Ground, and they have been treated to a commanding display from the home side — one built on intensity, smart pressing, and ruthless finishing.
As the match continues into its final minutes, Nottingham Forest look set to secure a memorable home victory, while Tottenham are left searching for answers after another sobering afternoon on the road.
This is a live report and will be updated as the match concludes.
