Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The game burst into life right away with an own goal from Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenković in the 2nd minute, putting Everton ahead and forcing Forest onto the back foot early. Things got scrappy with yellow cards flying in, including one for Forest’s Nicolò Savona just a minute in and another for Morato in first-half stoppage time, while Everton’s Thierno Barry was booked in the 57th before scoring earlier. Forest responded with a half-time triple substitution, bringing on Zach Abbott, Ryan Yates, and Callum Hudson-Odoi to inject energy, but it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum.

Everton’s second goal came in the 45+3rd minute from Thierno Barry, set up by Iliman Ndiaye, and they managed the game well despite further bookings for James Tarkowski, Vitaliy Mykolenko, and Jake O’Brien. A key change saw Beto replace the booked Barry in the 62nd, with Dwight McNeil coming on for Carlos Alcaraz in the 73rd to keep things fresh. The match was wrapped up by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s 80th-minute strike, assisted by Jake O’Brien, before Tyler Dibling replaced Jack Grealish late on, as Forest’s final sub saw Nicolás Domínguez come in for Ryan Yates without changing the outcome.

Everton lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 formation that allowed them to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, with strong partnerships evident in midfield where Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall shone brightly by grabbing a goal. Up front, Thierno Barry led the line effectively before making way for Beto, while Iliman Ndiaye provided creativity with his assist. Defensively, players like James Tarkowski and Vitaliy Mykolenko held firm, with Jake O’Brien contributing an assist late on to underline their organised backline.

Nottingham Forest set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, aiming to control the midfield through players like Ibrahim Sangaré before he was replaced by Ryan Yates at half-time, with the team looking for width from the likes of Dan Ndoye who made way for Callum Hudson-Odoi. Defensively, Nikola Milenković was involved early with an unfortunate own goal and later a yellow card, partnering with Morato who also picked up a booking. Substitutes like Zach Abbott and Nicolás Domínguez were brought on to try and steady the ship, but the setup couldn’t break down Everton’s defence.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who stood out with his goal in the 80th minute that put the game beyond doubt. He didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, but his overall influence in midfield was clear, helping Everton maintain control without needing flashy key passes. It was a composed performance that capped off a dominant display for the hosts.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Manchester United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds United (H)

Everton have just secured a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, boosting their momentum as they sit fifth in the league on 24 points with a strong recent run of four victories in five games. They’ll look to keep climbing when they face Chelsea next on 13 December 2025 at 15:00, with the opponents currently fourth on 25 points and just one ahead. A positive result could see Everton pushing right into the top-four mix and chasing European spots.

Nottingham Forest have just suffered a 3-0 defeat to Everton, which leaves them 16th in the league on 15 points after a patchy spell with three wins and two losses in their last five outings. They’ll aim to regroup quickly for their next fixture against FC Utrecht on 11 December 2025 at 17:45, where the opposition’s position and points are yet to be confirmed. Picking up points here will be crucial to pull further away from the relegation scrap and build some consistency.

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