Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Result
Premier League · England
Brighton
Full Time
Nottingham Forest
📍 Amex Stadium, Brighton
🗓️ Sunday, 1 Mar 2026 at 14:00
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1 - 0
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2 - 1
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Brighton Edge Forest in Lively Amex Encounter
Brighton claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium, capitalizing on a fast start and holding off a spirited Forest comeback. The Seagulls surged ahead early, with goals in the 6th and 15th minutes, sandwiching an equalizer from Forest in the 13th. Both sides showed attacking intent, but Brighton's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Forest responded well after falling behind, but despite matching Brighton's attacking output with 13 shots and 4 on target, they couldn't find a second breakthrough. The match was a tense, competitive affair, with both teams sharing possession almost evenly and tempers occasionally flaring—Brighton picking up three yellow cards to Forest's one.
Brighton
Brighton started on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball with purpose. Their early intensity was rewarded with two goals inside the opening quarter of an hour, setting the tone for the match. While Forest's reply threatened to shift momentum, Brighton's midfield—anchored by Pascal Groß and James Milner—regained control, and the hosts managed the game well in the second half, limiting Forest to half-chances. Defensively, Brighton stood firm under pressure, and their attacking quartet created enough danger to keep Forest on the back foot for long spells. The Seagulls' ability to convert their early dominance into goals ultimately proved the difference.
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Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest showed resilience after conceding early, quickly finding an equalizer to keep themselves in the contest. Their attacking trio of Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Igor Jesus posed problems for the Brighton backline, but Forest struggled to create clear-cut chances after Brighton's second goal. Despite a competitive showing—matching Brighton's shots and corners—Forest's inability to break down a disciplined home defense in the second half left them chasing the game. Their midfield, led by Ibrahim Sangaré, battled hard but couldn't wrest sustained control from Brighton.
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Key Moments
6' — Goal
Danny Welbeck opens the scoring for Brighton with a composed finish.
13' — Goal
Igor Jesus levels for Forest, capitalizing on a swift attacking move.
15' — Goal
Brighton restore their lead just two minutes later through a well-worked team goal.
23' — Yellow Card
Brighton's James Milner booked for a late challenge in midfield.
41' — Yellow Card
Pascal Groß receives a yellow for dissent.
67' — Yellow Card
Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood cautioned for a tactical foul stopping a counter.
78' — Yellow Card
Forest's Ola Aina shown a yellow card for a rash tackle on Mitoma.
Tactical Analysis
Both sides lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, leading to a congested midfield battle. Brighton's early pressing forced Forest into errors, allowing the hosts to strike quickly. The Seagulls utilized width effectively, with Kaoru Mitoma stretching the play and creating space for Welbeck and the attacking midfielders. Forest looked to hit on the break, using the pace of Hudson-Odoi and the creativity of Gibbs-White. After conceding twice, Forest pushed their full-backs higher, but Brighton's midfield duo of Groß and Milner shielded their defense well. Neither side made significant tactical shifts via substitutions, with both managers largely trusting their starting XIs.
Turning Point
Brighton's immediate response to Forest's equalizer—scoring just two minutes later—regained the lead and deflated Forest's momentum.
Man of the Match
Danny Welbeck
His early goal and tireless movement set the tone for Brighton's attacking play.