Match report
Nottingham Forest Draw with Ipswich 1-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Nottingham Forest
1–1
PEN
Ipswich
Mar 3, 2025
Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town played out a gripping 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Both teams displayed remarkable resilience as Ipswich took an early lead through George Hirst, only for Nottingham Forest to level shortly after through R. Yates.
Key Facts
- • George Hirst scored Ipswich Town's goal in the 53rd minute.
- • R. Yates equalized for Nottingham Forest in the 68th minute.
- • Nottingham Forest: Morato and R. Yates received yellow cards during the match.
- • Ipswich Town: M. Luongo was cautioned early on, with S. Morsy also seeing yellow late.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 M. Sels (G)
- 34 O. Aina (D)
- 4 Morato (D)
- 5 Murillo (D)
- 19 Álex Moreno (D)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 6 I. Sangaré (M)
- 14 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)
- 28 Danilo (M)
- 21 A. Elanga (M)
- 9 T. Awoniyi (F)
Substitutes
- 8 E. Anderson
- 10 M. Gibbs-White
- 11 C. Wood
- 7 N. Williams
- 20 Jota Silva
- 13 W. Hennessey
- 16 N. Domínguez
- 24 R. Sosa
- 30 W. Boly
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 A. Palmer (G)
- 40 A. Tuanzebe (D)
- 6 L. Woolfenden (D)
- 15 C. Burgess (D)
- 22 C. Townsend (D)
- 5 Sam Morsy (M)
- 25 M. Luongo (M)
- 18 B. Johnson (M)
- 14 J. Taylor (M)
- 33 N. Broadhead (M)
- 27 G. Hirst (F)
Substitutes
- 24 J. Greaves
- 26 D. O'Shea
- 12 J. Cajuste
- 47 J. Clarke
- 19 L. Delap
- 3 L. Davis
- 1 A. Murić
- 49 T. Taylor
- 29 J. Philogene
Timeline
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17' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardM. Luongo
Persistent fouling
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46' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1Off: Cameron Burgess · On: J. Greaves
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46' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2Off: Axel Tuanzebe · On: D. O'Shea
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53' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalGeorge Hirst · Assist: Ben Johnson
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56' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardMorato
Foul
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59' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: Danilo · On: E. Anderson
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60' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Sangare · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
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67' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Luongo · On: J. Cajuste
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67' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Broadhead · On: J. Clarke
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68' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalR. Yates · Assist: A. Elanga
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78' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardE. Anderson
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82' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Awoniyi · On: C. Wood
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82' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4Off: Álex Moreno · On: N. Williams
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90'+2 Ipswich subst · Substitution 5Off: George Hirst · On: L. Delap
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90' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardS. Morsy
Argument
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96' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardR. Yates
Foul
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111' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Elanga · On: Jota Silva
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120'+9 Nottingham Forest Goal · PenaltyC. Hudson-Odoi
Penalty Shootout
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120'+10 Ipswich Goal · Missed PenaltyJack Taylor
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 567 | 502 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 466 | 404 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 15 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nottingham Forest's momentum shifted in their favor when R. Yates equalized after George Hirst put Ipswich ahead.
- ▸ Despite several chances and substitutions, neither team could secure a decisive advantage before the match ended in a penalty shootout.