Match report

Nottingham Forest Defeats Malmo FF 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
3–0
FT
Malmo FF
Malmo FF
Nov 27, 2025

Nottingham Forest emphatically defeated Malmo FF by a score of 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from R. Yates, A. Kalimuendo, and N. Milenkovic ensured Nottingham's commanding victory over the Swedish side.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nottingham Forest 3 - Malmo FF 0
  • • Goals: R. Yates (27'), A. Kalimuendo (44'), N. Milenkovic (59')
  • • Yellow Cards for Nottingham Forest: E. Anderson, Z. Abbott, R. Yates, J. Sinclair
  • • Key Player Assists: R. Yates provided an assist to A. Kalimuendo

Lineups

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 John Victor (G)
  • 44 Z. Abbott (D)
  • 31 N. Milenkovic (D)
  • 4 Morato (D)
  • 5 Murillo (D)
  • 22 R. Yates (M)
  • 6 I. Sangare (M)
  • 16 N. Dominguez (M)
  • 24 J. McAtee (M)
  • 7 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)
  • 15 A. Kalimuendo (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Sels
  • 67 K. Willows
  • 3 N. Williams
  • 8 E. Anderson
  • 14 D. Ndoye
  • 19 Igor Jesus
  • 30 W. Boly
  • 37 N. Savona
  • 51 A. Whitehall
  • 58 J. Thompson
  • 61 J. Sinclair

Malmo FF

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Ellborg (G)
  • 5 A. Djuric (D)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 19 C. Rosler (D)
  • 17 J. Stryger (M)
  • 23 L. Johnsen (M)
  • 37 A. Skogmar (M)
  • 25 Busanello (M)
  • 38 H. Bolin (F)
  • 29 S. Haksabanovic (F)
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Olsen
  • 2 J. Karlsson
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 10 A. Christiansen
  • 11 E. Ekong
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 15 S. Soumah
  • 16 O. Berg
  • 20 E. Botheim
  • 21 S. Holmquist
  • 40 K. Busuladzic
  • 48 T. Lundbergh

Timeline

  1. Nottingham Forest
    27' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Yates
  2. Malmo FF
    33' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    P. Jansson

    Foul

  3. Nottingham Forest
    44' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kalimuendo · Assist: R. Yates
  4. Malmo FF
    52' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bolin · On: E. Ekong
  5. Nottingham Forest
    59' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Milenkovic
  6. Malmo FF
    65' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. T. Gudjohnsen · On: Anders Christiansen
  7. Malmo FF
    65' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Johnsen · On: K. Busuladzic
  8. Nottingham Forest
    66' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Sangare · On: E. Anderson
  9. Nottingham Forest
    66' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dominguez · On: D. Ndoye
  10. Nottingham Forest
    66' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kalimuendo · On: Igor Jesus
  11. Nottingham Forest
    73' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    E. Anderson

    Foul

  12. Nottingham Forest
    74' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Murillo · On: N. Williams
  13. Nottingham Forest
    77' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Abbott

    Foul

  14. Nottingham Forest
    81' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    R. Yates

    Foul

  15. Nottingham Forest
    84' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. McAtee · On: J. Sinclair
  16. Malmo FF
    87' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Skogmar · On: O. Lewicki
  17. Malmo FF
    87' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Haksabanovic · On: O. Berg
  18. Nottingham Forest
    88' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sinclair

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nottingham Forest Malmo FF
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 1
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 675 368
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 2.20 0.06
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 612 300
Shots Inside Box 11 0
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nottingham Forest took the lead early through R. Yates' goal at 27 minutes, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ A. Kalimuendo's second goal in the 44th minute extended Nottingham's lead and stifled any potential Malmo FF comeback attempt.