Match report

Manchester United Defeats Nottingham Forest 2-0 in League Cup Clash

Manchester United
Manchester United
2–0
FT
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Feb 1, 2023

Manchester United held strong against Nottingham Forest to secure a 2-0 victory in the League Cup. Key goals from Anthony Martial and Fred, along with solid defensive efforts, propelled the Red Devils to their win. The match saw several substitutions as both teams sought to maintain momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
  • • Goals by A. Martial (73') and Fred (76')
  • • Substitutions included A. Garnacho, W. Weghorst, Antony for Manchester United
  • • Nottingham Forest substituted Danilo off in the late stages of the match

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Heaton (G)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 19 R. Varane (D)
  • 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 21 Antony (F)
  • 27 W. Weghorst (F)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Rashford
  • 9 A. Martial
  • 25 J. Sancho
  • 2 V. Lindelöf
  • 5 H. Maguire
  • 73 K. Mainoo
  • 1 David de Gea
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 28 F. Pellistri

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Hennessey (G)
  • 7 N. Williams (D)
  • 30 W. Boly (D)
  • 26 S. McKenna (D)
  • 32 Renan Lodi (D)
  • 23 R. Freuler (M)
  • 5 O. Mangala (M)
  • 20 B. Johnson (M)
  • 31 Gustavo Scarpa (M)
  • 25 E. Dennis (M)
  • 16 S. Surridge (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Danilo
  • 17 A. Mighten
  • 24 S. Aurier
  • 41 O. Hammond
  • 49 D. Osong
  • 3 S. Cook
  • 4 J. Worrall
  • 43 G. Shelvey

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    34' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

  2. Nottingham Forest
    45'+1 Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    S. Surridge

    Foul

  3. Manchester United
    62' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: M. Rashford
  4. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Weghorst · On: A. Martial
  5. Manchester United
    63' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antony · On: J. Sancho
  6. Nottingham Forest
    64' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: Danilo
  7. Nottingham Forest
    64' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Johnson · On: A. Mighten
  8. Nottingham Forest
    65' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Renan Lodi · On: S. Aurier
  9. Manchester United
    68' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro

    Foul

  10. Manchester United
    73' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martial · Assist: M. Rashford
  11. Manchester United
    76' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Fred · Assist: M. Rashford
  12. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Casemiro · On: V. Lindelof
  13. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Varane · On: Harry Maguire
  14. Nottingham Forest
    86' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gustavo Scarpa · On: O. Hammond
  15. Nottingham Forest
    86' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Surridge · On: E. Osong

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Nottingham Forest
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 59%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 616 213
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 537 125
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Martial's goal at 73' shifted momentum strongly in favor of Manchester United.
  • ▸ Fred's second goal at 76' sealed the victory for Manchester United and put Nottingham Forest on the back foot.