Overview
- John McGinn scored twice in the second half, including a long-range finish after a misplay by goalkeeper John Victor.
- Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, with Morgan Gibbs-White netting Forest’s reply before Villa restored control.
- Nottingham Forest’s John Victor left the field in tears following the error and appeared injury, requiring a substitution after treatment.
- Villa converted three of four shots on target, steadying quickly after Tuesday’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal that ended an 11-match winning run.
- Forest remain 17th with a four-point buffer over West Ham, while Villa next visit Crystal Palace in midweek.