Premier League
03 Jan 2026, 13:30
Match Report
Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home in Premier League on 3 January 2026. The goals came from Ollie Watkins (45') assisted by Morgan Rogers, John McGinn (48') assisted by Matthew Cash, Morgan Gibbs-White (60') assisted by Dilane Bakwa, John McGinn (72') assisted by Youri Tielemans.
The expected goals (xG) read Aston Villa 1.43 - 0.9 Nottingham Forest. Shots: 11-10 (4-5 on target).
Match Timeline
Aston Villa
MIN
Nottingham Forest
Ollie Watkinsassist: Morgan Rogers
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45'
John McGinnassist: Matthew Cash
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48'
60'
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Morgan Gibbs-Whiteassist: Dilane Bakwa
John McGinnassist: Youri Tielemans
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72'
Match Statistics
Aston Villa
STATS
Nottingham Forest
3
Goals
1
1.43
Expected Goals (xG)
0.9
11
Shots
10
4
Shots on Target
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
Head to Head
Team Form
Aston Villa
Lineups
Aston Villa
- Emiliano Martinez Starting
- Matthew Cash Starting
- Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Starting
- Victor Lindelöf Starting
- Ian Maatsen Starting
- Boubacar Kamara Starting
- Youri Tielemans Starting
- John McGinn Starting
- Morgan Rogers Starting
- Emiliano Buendía Starting
- Ollie Watkins Starting
- Donyell Malen Sub
- Jadon Sancho Sub
- Lamare Bogarde Sub
- Lucas Digne Sub
- Andrés García Sub
Nottingham Forest
- John Victor Starting
- Ola Aina Starting
- Murillo Starting
- Nikola Milenkovic Starting
- Neco Williams Starting
- Omari Hutchinson Starting
- Morgan Gibbs-White Starting
- Elliot Anderson Starting
- Nicolás Domínguez Starting
- Dilane Bakwa Starting
- Igor Jesus Starting
- Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga Sub
- Matz Sels Sub
- Nicolò Savona Sub
- Douglas Luiz Sub
- James McAtee Sub
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3:1 in the Premier League on 3 January 2026.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
The goals were scored by Ollie Watkins (45'), John McGinn (48'), Morgan Gibbs-White (60'), John McGinn (72').
What was the expected goals (xG) in Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
The xG was Aston Villa 1.43 - 0.9 Nottingham Forest, with shots 11-10.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest?
In 9 meetings on record, Aston Villa won 4, Nottingham Forest won 4 and 1 were drawn (goals 16:12).
