Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves. Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Wolves at the City Ground.
Forest took an early lead when Chris Wood scored with a free header from a corner. However, Wolves quickly responded with a stunning long-range strike from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde that leveled the score.
Late in the match, Wood thought he had secured a win for Forest with another header from a corner, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Both teams displayed attacking intent throughout the game. Morgan Gibbs-White came close for Forest, while Matheus Cunha was a constant threat for Wolves.
Forest’s performance was spirited, earning them five points from their first three matches, though they are still searching for their first home win of the season. Wolves, coming off a heavy defeat to Chelsea, showed improved defensive solidity and attacking flair.
Wolves’ debutant goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, was tested by Wood on multiple occasions but made a crucial save in the second half to keep the game level.
Wood Active as Johnstone Shines
The match was lively, with Forest’s new signing James Ward-Prowse watching from the stands as his team pushed for a late winner. Wolves presented challenges, but Forest, bolstered by the introduction of substitute Ramon Sosa—making his Premier League debut—continued to exploit space out wide.
Gibbs-White, recently called up to the England senior squad, was influential in midfield, with Elliot Anderson also showing strong performances alongside him. Wood was a focal point for Forest, frequently involved in aerial battles and testing Johnstone.
Wood was fortunate not to concede a penalty in the second half when a ball struck his arm as he defended against Craig Dawson. Earlier, he also had a case for a penalty in the first half when he appeared to be elbowed by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
For Wolves, Bellegarde’s brilliant equalizer marked their first goal from outside the penalty area in 47 Premier League matches, a significant highlight given their recent struggles. Johnstone, despite the draw, demonstrated why he was signed on deadline day. Meanwhile, speculation about Jose Sa’s future at Wolves is likely to intensify with his absence from the squad.
Gary O’Neil’s side earned a valuable point on the road, and this performance provides a solid foundation for their campaign.
source – BBC
