Nottingham Forest’s unexpected victory over Chelsea on May 4, 2026, deepens Chelsea’s struggles and boosts Forest’s hopes of avoiding relegation. The match ended with a score of 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Nottingham Forest capitalized on Chelsea’s ongoing issues, marking the latter’s sixth consecutive defeat—their worst run since 1993. This loss leaves Chelsea in ninth place, just one point above Sunderland in twelfth.
In contrast, Nottingham Forest sits in sixteenth place, six points behind Chelsea with three games remaining. Taiwo Awoniyi scored two goals for Nottingham Forest, while Joao Pedro netted Chelsea’s first goal in six matches.
Key match statistics:
- Nottingham Forest scored 3 goals.
- Chelsea managed 1 goal.
- Chelsea has now recorded 6 consecutive defeats.
- Chelsea is currently in 9th place in the league.
- Sunderland is just one point below Chelsea in 12th place.
- Nottingham Forest is in 16th place, six points behind Chelsea.
- Taiwo Awoniyi scored 2 goals for Nottingham Forest.
- Joao Pedro scored 1 goal for Chelsea.
The match also saw injuries affecting both teams. Chelsea’s Jesse Derry was stretchered off due to a head injury, while Morgan Gibbs-White was forced off after assisting a goal, also suffering a head injury.
Liam Twomey posed a critical question: “Could this Chelsea side be on course for their worst league position this century?” With three matches left in the Premier League season, Nottingham Forest has given themselves a significant cushion between them and West Ham below them.
Chelsea will face Liverpool on May 9, aiming to break their losing streak. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest will travel to Aston Villa for the Europa League semi-final on May 7, hoping to maintain their form and secure European football next season.
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