Nottingham Forest vs Swansea City, 2018-19 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Nottingham Forest are hosting Swansea City
at The City Ground, Nottingham, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Foul by Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest).
- 1': Matt Grimes (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Nathan Dyer (Swansea City).
- 3': Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 3': Offside, Nottingham Forest. Ben Osborn tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 4': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 7': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Connor Roberts.
- 8': Attempt missed. Molla Wagué (Nottingham Forest) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Matthew Cash with a cross following a corner.
- 8': Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Ben Watson (Nottingham Forest).
- 10': Attempt blocked. Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Colback.
- 10': Attempt saved. Daniel James (Swansea City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bersant Celina.
- 11': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Molla Wagué.
- 13': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Tendayi Darikwa.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Matt Grimes (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Molla Wagué.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Byers with a cross.
- 16': Daniel James (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16': Foul by Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest).
- 19': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Yohan Benalouane.
- 20': Delay in match Costel Pantilimon (Nottingham Forest) because of an injury.
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 22': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
- 22': Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest).
- 23': George Byers (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Delay in match George Byers (Swansea City) because of an injury.
- 24': Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Hand ball by Ben Watson (Nottingham Forest).
- 27': Foul by Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City).
- 27': Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27': Foul by Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest).
- 27': Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Daniel James (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Foul by Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest).
- 31': Attempt missed. Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Yates.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Daniel James (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kyle Naughton.
- 36': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Mike van der Hoorn.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Lewis Grabban (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Lolley.
- 40': Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) has gone down, but that's a dive.
- 40': Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card.
- 42': Attempt blocked. Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 42': Daniel James (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest).
- 44': Offside, Nottingham Forest. Ben Osborn tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 45': Attempt saved. Matt Grimes (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by George Byers.
- 45': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Costel Pantilimon.
- 45'+1': Foul by Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City).
- 45'+1': Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Daniel James (Swansea City).
- 45'+2': Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Nottingham Forest 0, Swansea City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nottingham Forest 0, Swansea City 0.
- 46': Foul by Daniel James (Swansea City).
- 46': Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Yates.
- 48': Offside, Nottingham Forest. Joe Lolley tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 48': Offside, Swansea City. Kyle Naughton tries a through ball, but Oliver McBurnie is caught offside.
- 49': Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Ben Watson (Nottingham Forest).
- 54': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 54': Attempt missed. Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 55': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Nottingham Forest).
- 55': Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Pelé replaces Ryan Yates.
- 58': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mike van der Hoorn.
- 59': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59': Foul by Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest).
- 59': Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Attempt saved. Daniel James (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bersant Celina with a cross.
- 61': Daniel James (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Jack Colback (Nottingham Forest).
- 62': Attempt saved. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 66': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. João Carvalho replaces Ben Watson.
- 67': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Daryl Murphy replaces Lewis Grabban.
- 68': Attempt missed. Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by João Carvalho.
- 69': Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Foul by Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest).
- 69': Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Substitution, Swansea City. Barrie McKay replaces Nathan Dyer.
- 71': Attempt missed. Matt Grimes (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Daniel James (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bersant Celina.
- 76': Attempt blocked. George Byers (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bersant Celina.
- 76': Goal! Nottingham Forest 0, Swansea City 1. Connor Roberts (Swansea City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by George Byers.
- 78': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by George Byers.
- 79': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 80': Goal! Nottingham Forest 1, Swansea City 1. Daryl Murphy (Nottingham Forest) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Joe Lolley with a cross following a corner.
- 82': Barrie McKay (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 82': Foul by Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest).
- 83': Delay in match Connor Roberts (Swansea City) because of an injury.
- 83': Delay in match Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest) because of an injury.
- 84': Substitution, Swansea City. Courtney Baker-Richardson replaces George Byers.
- 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 86': Attempt saved. Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 86': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Kristoffer Nordfeldt.
- 87': Goal! Nottingham Forest 2, Swansea City 1. Molla Wagué (Nottingham Forest) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Lolley with a cross following a corner.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 89': Foul by Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest).
- 89': Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Yohan Benalouane (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kyle Naughton.
- 90'+4': Foul by Cameron Carter-Vickers (Swansea City).
- 90'+4': Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Nottingham Forest 2, Swansea City 1.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Nottingham Forest 2, Swansea City 1.
Statistics
 SWA |
NFO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 68.6 | Possession | 31.4 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 562 | Accurate Passes | 212 |
| 650 | Passes | 288 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 21 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 37 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 17 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 31 |
| 20 | Clearances | 31 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: The City Ground
Location: Nottingham, England
Attendance: 28,469
Venue: The City Ground
Location: Nottingham, England
Attendance: 28,469
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 2 | +2 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Costel Pantilimon (GK) |
| 29 | Yohan Benalouane  |
| 13 | Molla Wagué |
| 11 | Ben Osborn |
| 27 | Tendayi Darikwa |
| 8 | Ben Watson |
| 6 | Jack Colback |
| 22 | Ryan Yates |
| 7 | Lewis Grabban |
| 23 | Joe Lolley |
| 14 | Matty Cash |
Swansea City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kristoffer Nordfeldt (GK) |
| 17 | Cameron Carter-Vickers |
| 5 | Mike van der Hoorn |
| 26 | Kyle Naughton |
| 23 | Connor Roberts |
| 10 | Bersant Celina |
| 21 | Matt Grimes |
| 28 | George Byers |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
| 20 | Daniel James |
| 12 | Nathan Dyer |
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