Highlights: Brentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League 2026-27
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the Premier League, with a 30th-minute own goal by Nikola Milenkovic and a 76th-minute strike from Igor Thiago.
Brentford defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the Premier League 2026-27 season. The match kicked off at 15:00 on 31 October 2026, with Brentford as the home team and Nottingham Forest as the away side.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 30th minute, when Nikola Milenkovic scored an own goal to put Brentford ahead. That goal stood as the winner, and Brentford led 1-0 at half-time.
The only goal after the break arrived in the 76th minute. Igor Thiago scored Brentford's second, with the assist from Jaidon Anthony, to make it 2-0. No further goals followed, and the match ended with two goals in total.
Cards
The referee showed four yellow cards in the match. Brentford received one, and Nottingham Forest were shown three.
Match statistics
Nottingham Forest had more of the ball, with 58% possession to Brentford's 42%. The visitors also had more attempts, taking 15 shots to Brentford's 7. Each side had one shot on target.
Nottingham Forest won 4 corners, and Brentford won 3. The away side also recorded more dangerous attacks, with 45 to Brentford's 24.
Next matches
Both clubs are scheduled to play again on 8 November 2026. Brentford face Brighton & Hove Albion, while Nottingham Forest meet Manchester City.
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