Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Nottingham Forest edged out Wolverhampton Wanderers with a 1-0 victory at Molineux. The first half was cagey, with both sides sharing possession evenly, but Forest looked more threatening from corners as they racked up a few early chances without breaking the deadlock. A VAR check on Igor Jesus around the 41st minute kept things level, and yellow cards for Nikola Milenković and Elliot Anderson showed the growing tension, while Wolves picked up bookings for João Gomes and Yerson Mosquera.

The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Igor Jesus scored for Forest, assisted by Omari Hutchinson, shifting the momentum after substitutions like Hee-chan Hwang replacing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde for Wolves and Ryan Yates coming on for Ibrahim Sangaré for the visitors. Wolves pushed hard late on with multiple changes, including Ki-Jana Hoever for Jackson Tchatchoua and Tolu Arokodare for Jhon Arias, but they couldn’t find an equaliser despite their recent string of losses adding pressure to turn things around. This win boosts Forest, who have been in decent form with recent victories over Liverpool and Leeds United, while Wolves’ poor run of defeats continues to pile on the woes.

The game was evenly matched in possession with both sides holding 50%, but Nottingham Forest made more of their opportunities, earning nine corners compared to Wolves’ three, which highlighted their attacking threat from set pieces. Wolves showed flair in open play with 38 successful dribbles against Forest’s 27, suggesting they were lively on the ball, though neither team dominated overall. Discipline was similar too, with two yellow cards each, and Forest’s single assist underlined their decisive moment, while Wolves used five substitutions to chase the game late on compared to Forest’s three.

The match’s defining moment arrived in the 72nd minute when Igor Jesus fired home for Nottingham Forest, with Omari Hutchinson providing the assist to break the deadlock after a VAR review earlier in the game had kept things level. Yellow cards added to the intensity, with Nikola Milenković booked early for Forest and João Gomes picking one up for Wolves around the 52nd minute, followed by Yerson Mosquera’s caution. Substitutions played a role too, as Hee-chan Hwang came on for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Ryan Yates replaced Ibrahim Sangaré, both around the 67th minute, helping Forest maintain control before late changes like Ki-Jana Hoever for Jackson Tchatchoua and Nicolás Domínguez for Morgan Gibbs-White in stoppage time.

Wolverhampton Wanderers lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, focusing on defensive solidity with players like Yerson Mosquera in the backline, while João Gomes provided energy in midfield before his substitution. Partnerships in attack involved Jhon Arias until he was replaced by Tolu Arokodare, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde contributed on the wing before making way for Hee-chan Hwang. Late switches saw Jackson Tchatchoua off for Ki-Jana Hoever and Marshall Munetsi on for João Gomes to push for a leveller.

Nottingham Forest set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Nikola Milenković anchoring the defence and Ibrahim Sangaré in midfield until Ryan Yates replaced him. Attacking flair came from players like Morgan Gibbs-White, who lasted until Nicolás Domínguez came on in added time, and Dan Ndoye made way for Callum Hudson-Odoi to keep the momentum. Igor Jesus led the line effectively, scoring the winner assisted by Omari Hutchinson, while Elliot Anderson’s involvement included a yellow card.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Igor Jesus for his crucial contribution in Nottingham Forest’s win, netting the only goal of the game. He stood out by delivering the decisive strike in the 72nd minute, turning the match in Forest’s favour with his sharp finishing. Starting the game, his performance was key in a tightly contested affair.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Fulham (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• 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)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have just suffered a 0-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, extending their dismal run of five straight league losses that has left them rooted in 20th place on just two points and deep in relegation trouble. Their next fixture is against Manchester United on 2025-12-08 at 20:00, with the opposition sitting ninth on 21 points and looking to climb towards European spots. This match is crucial for Wolves to pick up points and start turning around their form, or risk falling further behind in the survival fight.

Nottingham Forest have just secured a 1-0 win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers, building on a solid recent form that includes victories over Liverpool and Leeds United, plus a draw with Manchester United, helping them to 16th place on 15 points and some breathing room from the drop zone. Their next game is against Everton on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opponents in 10th on 21 points and pushing for a mid-table finish. A positive result here could boost Forest’s confidence and help them edge towards safety or even higher up the table.

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