Wasteful Nottingham Forest Held at Home as Wolves Edge Closer to Derby Points Total

 

Nottingham Forest were left to rue a spate of missed opportunities after being held to a frustrating 0–0 draw by bottom-club Wolverhampton Wanderers at the City Ground in a crucial Premier League relegation battle on Wednesday evening.

 

Forest dominated virtually from start to finish, mustering an astonishing 35 shots — including plenty from promising positions — yet could not find a way past Wolves keeper José Sá, whose saves and composure proved vital for the visitors.

 

Forest’s Attacking Dominance but Wasteful Finishing

 

The hosts looked the more threatening side throughout the contest, controlling possession and territory as they relentlessly probed Wolves’ defence. Chances came thick and fast, with Nottingham Forest forcing saves and missing gilt-edged opportunities, including Morato, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Lorenzo Lucca spurning good openings.

 

Despite the dominance, Forest’s profligacy in the final third ensured they left the pitch frustrated — a stark contrast to the urgency they needed given their position just above the relegation zone. Their inability to convert pressure into goals will be seen as a missed opportunity to distance themselves further from the drop.

 

Wolves Leave with a Valuable Point

 

For Wolves, the point will feel like a small victory. Struggling at the bottom of the table, Rob Edwards’ side have been enduring a miserable campaign, and a result at an away ground under pressure brings a psychological lift despite minimal attacking threat. They even had a late chance to snatch all three points when Mateus Mane broke downfield but could not beat Forest keeper Stefan Ortega.

 

With the draw, Wolves edge nearer a historically low points total — potentially approaching the Derby County record low — while Forest remain just three points clear of the relegation zone, their survival hopes still hanging by a thread.

 

Managerial and Fan Reaction

 

Pressure is mounting on Forest boss Sean Dyche, whose side failed to make their dominance count in front of their own supporters. The manager’s position may come under greater scrutiny if such missed chances continue to cost vital points in the fight for survival. Meanwhile, Wolves will take heart from a gritty away performance and the fact they were able to shut out a more dominant Forest outfit.

 

 

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