Nottingham Forest secured a stunning 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2026. This win deepens Chelsea’s struggles and significantly boosts Nottingham Forest’s survival hopes.
Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring for Nottingham after just 2 minutes. Igor Jesus doubled the lead with a penalty in the 13th minute.
Chelsea had a goal ruled offside after a VAR check, which left them frustrated. Joao Pedro’s effort was deemed offside, adding to their woes.
With this loss, Chelsea has now dropped to 9th place, just one point above Sunderland in 12th. They have lost six consecutive matches, marking their worst run since 1993.
Nottingham Forest currently sits in 16th place, six points behind Chelsea. This win is critical for their relegation battle.
Chelsea’s last victory in the Premier League was on March 4, 2026, against Aston Villa with a scoreline of 4-1.
Morgan Gibbs-White suffered a head injury during the match and was forced off. Jesse Derry also had to be stretchered off after a collision in the first half.
Chelsea’s interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, faces mounting pressure as they prepare to face Liverpool next on May 9, 2026.
Liam Twomey raised concerns about Chelsea’s trajectory: “Could this Chelsea side be on course for their worst league position this century?” Paul Taylor emphasized the significance of this win for Nottingham Forest’s relegation battle.
The team’s performance raises questions about whether they can recover in their remaining matches. With three games left for Nottingham Forest, every point counts as they aim to avoid relegation.
