Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa 4–0 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa edged out Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League, a tight and tense affair that saw the pre-match signals for goals and BTTS fall flat as both defences stood firm on a massive European night.
Aston Villa picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Aston Villa end of the standings.
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Aston Villa edged out Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League, a tight and tense affair that saw the pre-match signals for goals and BTTS fall flat as both defences stood firm on a massive European night.
Read full report →- 18'Foul
- 36'assist: Emiliano Buendía
- 45+3'Foul
- 46'off: James McAtee
- 56'
- 58'Right foot shot
- 71'off: Morato
- 71'off: Chris Wood
- 74'off: Victor Lindelöf
- 77'assist: Ollie Watkins
- 80'assist: Morgan Rogers
- 86'off: Emiliano Buendía
- 88'off: Jair Cunha
- 88'off: Omari Hutchinson
- 90'off: John McGinn
- 90'off: Pau Torres
- 90'off: Morgan Rogers
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the UEFA Europa League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lyon | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  FC Midtjylland | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 5 |  Porto | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 6 |  Sporting Braga | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 7 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 |  AS Roma | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
The match finished 4-0 to Aston Villa.
Who won Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Aston Villa won the match 4-0.
When did Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest take place?
The match took place on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Aston Villa dispatched Nottingham Forest 4-0 at Villa Park in the Europa League, a comprehensive result that vindicated our model's pre-match pick of an Aston Villa win at 49% probability. The hosts dominated throughout, with Forest offering little resistance in a one-sided contest. Villa's attacking prowess proved decisive; Forest's recent form, which included just one draw in their last five matches, offered scant hope of a comeback. Our model's selection landed cleanly. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result handed Aston Villa a commanding advantage in the tie and provided momentum after two consecutive league defeats. Villa remained in second position domestically while progressing confidently in Europe. Nottingham Forest, sitting 13th in the league, suffered a heavy setback in their European campaign. The 4-0 margin suggests the tie is effectively settled heading into the return fixture.
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest · UEFA Europa League · 07/05/2026, 20:00:00