Overview
- James Garner scored in the first half and later set up Thierno Barry to clinch a 2-0 victory at the City Ground.
- The result ended Everton’s three-game drought without a goal and lifted them back into the Premier League’s top half, close to fifth.
- Barry’s finish was his second for the club, with both goals this season coming against Nottingham Forest.
- Everton were missing multiple seniors through injury and AFCON duty, with Jack Grealish only fit enough for the bench after illness.
- Nottingham Forest slipped to a third straight loss, drawing boos and hostile chants toward Sean Dyche as concerns over their league position grew.