Match report
Preston Stuns Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Championship Clash
Nottingham Forest
1–2
FT
Preston
May 8, 2021
Nottingham Forest, led by an early goal from J. Garner, were stunned by Preston in a dramatic turn of events. Preston capitalized on strong teamwork and key performances from Bayliss and Lindsay to secure a 2-1 victory in the Championship match.
Key Facts
- • Nottingham Forest vs Preston: 1-2
- • J. Garner (17') scored for Nottingham Forest
- • T. Bayliss (53') and L. Lindsay (67') scored for Preston
- • Brice Samba and Ryan Ledson received yellow cards
- • Ched Evans provided an assist for Lindsay's goal
Lineups
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 B. Samba (G)
- 2 C. Christie (D)
- 5 Yuri Ribeiro (D)
- 4 J. Worrall (D)
- 6 L. Mbe Soh (D)
- 28 A. Knockaert (M)
- 27 F. Krovinović (M)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 37 J. Garner (M)
- 7 L. Grabban (M)
- 33 L. Taylor (F)
Substitutes
- 17 A. Mighten
- 25 G. Murray
- 26 S. McKenna
- 18 Cafú
- 24 T. Blackett
- 16 C. Jenkinson
- 3 Tobias Figueiredo
- 8 J. Colback
- 12 J. Smith
Preston
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 D. Iversen (G)
- 37 G. Cunningham (M)
- 16 A. Hughes (D)
- 6 L. Lindsay (D)
- 14 J. Storey (D)
- 2 S. van den Berg (M)
- 31 S. Sinclair (F)
- 8 A. Browne (F)
- 18 R. Ledson (M)
- 7 T. Bayliss (M)
- 26 C. Evans (F)
Substitutes
- 17 B. Whiteman
- 29 T. Barkhuizen
- 44 B. Potts
- 24 S. Maguire
- 21 J. Molumby
- 23 P. Huntington
- 19 E. Riis
- 42 A. Gordon
- 25 C. Ripley
Timeline
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17' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalJ. Garner · Assist: F. Krovinović -
53' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardBrice SambaArgument
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53' Preston Goal · Normal GoalT. Bayliss · Assist: S. Sinclair -
63' Preston Card · Yellow CardRyan LedsonPersistent fouling
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67' Preston Goal · Normal GoalL. Lindsay · Assist: Ched Evans -
70' Preston subst · Substitution 1Off: Ryan Ledson · On: B. Whiteman -
70' Preston subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Bayliss · On: T. Barkhuizen -
74' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Krovinović · On: A. Mighten -
82' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Grabban · On: G. Murray -
82' Preston subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Sinclair · On: B. Potts -
89' Preston subst · Substitution 4Off: Ched Evans · On: S. Maguire
Match Stats
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 73% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 474 | 366 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 381 | 269 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Preston leveled the score at 1-1 through T. Bayliss in the 53rd minute, sparking a momentum shift.
- ▸ L. Lindsay scored the winning goal in the 67th minute with an assist from Ched Evans, sealing Preston's comeback victory.