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Postecoglou Still Winless as Sunderland Edge Nottingham Forest at the City Ground

A disputed first-half free-kick left Forest chasing a game they could not finish.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Sunderland - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 27, 2025 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris reacts REUTERS/Lee Smith
Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest FC runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Betis Balompie and Nottingham Forest FC at La Cartuja de Sevilla on September 24, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Sunderland - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 27, 2025 Sunderland's Granit Xhaka celebrates with teammates after the match REUTERS/Lee Smith
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Overview

  • Omar Alderete headed in from Granit Xhaka’s free-kick on 38 minutes after Nicolas Dominguez was booked for simulation.
  • Forest controlled the second half but failed to convert, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs making several key saves.
  • Chris Wood, restored as captain, missed a close-range header late on as chances went begging.
  • Postecoglou made five changes from the Europa League draw at Real Betis, with Morgan Gibbs-White among the substitutes.
  • Sunderland’s first away league win of the season lifted them into the top three, the home side were booed off, and Forest now turn to Midtjylland in Europe before visiting Newcastle.