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Premier League · Round 32

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Nottingham Forest draws 1-1 with Aston Villa and maintains pressure in the qualifying zone

Goals from Murillo and Neco Williams secure a point for the visitors, who seek to rise in the table in the last round of the Premier League

At City Ground, Aston Villa opened the scoring with Murillo at 23 minutes, but Nottingham Forest reacted before the interval. Neco Williams equalized at 38, sealing the 1-1 draw that leaves both teams still in the running for prominent positions in the 32nd round of the Premier League.

Incidents

NOTAST
11'🟥
Matty Cash
23'⚽🔴
Murillo
38'
Neco Williams
45'🟥
Omari Hutchinson
63'🟥
Murillo
67'🟥
John McGinn

Como o jogo se desenhou

The match started evenly, with both teams testing the midfield. The first scare came at 23 minutes, when Murillo received a cross in the area and headed firmly, putting Aston Villa ahead. However, Forest did not give up and, still in the first half, sought the equalizer. At 38 minutes, Neco Williams took advantage of a rebound inside the area and sent the ball to the back of the net, neutralizing the visitors' advantage and bringing the crowd to delirium. The second half was marked by exchanges of possession, but without new changes in the score.

Statistics

Attack

1Big chances missed3
35Touches in penalty area22
1Offsides2

Defending

15Total tackles15
80%Tackles won40%
9Interceptions8
43Recoveries45
21Clearances12

Duels

47%Duels53%
9Dispossessed9
28/66 (42%)Ground duels38/66 (58%)
15/25 (60%)Aerial duels10/25 (40%)
5/11 (45%)Dribbles10/16 (63%)

Goalkeeping

5Total saves4
-0.22Goals prevented-0.47
2Big saves2
0High claims1
8Goal kicks10

Match overview

41%Ball possession59%
1.15Expected goals1.02
1Big chances3
7Corner kicks3
15Fouls10
336Passes501
10Free kicks15
2Yellow cards2

Passes

278Accurate passes442
5Throw-ins15
41Final third entries50
84/111 (76%)Final third phase107/128 (84%)
19/39 (49%)Long balls21/43 (49%)
6/22 (27%)Crosses3/14 (21%)

Shots

15Total shots12
4Shots on target5
0Hit woodwork1
6Shots off target7
5Blocked shots1
9Shots inside box8
6Shots outside box4

Match Highlights

The offensive highlight was Murillo, who knew how to find space and finish with efficiency. On the Forest side, Neco Williams was decisive in securing the point, showing good game reading and presence in the area. There were no cards throughout the 90 minutes, indicating a relatively disciplined and incident-free confrontation.

What the Numbers Say

Although detailed statistics are not available, the score indicates that both clubs were efficient in the opportunities they created. Each team scored a goal, reflecting a balance between attack and defense. The absence of cards suggests that the duel was conducted cleanly, without disciplinary interventions that could change the course of the match.

What Changes Now

With the point, Nottingham Forest keeps alive the hope of rising in the table, needing positive results in the next rounds to consolidate a more comfortable position. Aston Villa, in turn, continues to fight for European spots, but will depend on consistent results to advance. Both clubs are now preparing to face direct opponents in the next matches, where each point will be decisive for their final objectives in the season.

Nottingham Forest 1–1 Aston Villa | Data F.C.