Nott'm Forest vs Arsenal

18 October 2026 · Premier League · 2026/27 · Referee Michael Oliver

Full time 0 – 1

Noni Madueke 80’

Match summary

Arsenal took a 1-0 win at Nott'm Forest.

Noni Madueke put Arsenal ahead in the 80th minute, set up by Declan Rice.

There was little between the sides on chances: Nott'm Forest created 0.75 expected goals (xG) from 14 shots, Arsenal 0.92 from 9.

Nott'm Forest hosted Arsenal in a Premier League fixture on Matchday 7, with the visitors dominating possession and territory throughout the encounter. Arsenal controlled 74 percent of the ball and completed 629 passes with a 90 percent accuracy rate, compared to 221 passes and 26 percent possession for Nott'm Forest. Despite having only 26 percent of the ball, the home side registered 14 shots to Arsenal's 9, led in corners 8 to 6, and produced 2 shots on target against 1 for the away side. Both teams accumulated 1 yellow card, while Nott'm Forest committed 14 fouls and Arsenal committed 8.

The match remained goalless at the interval after a first half that saw Neco Williams receive a yellow card for a foul in the 17th minute. Arsenal made a tactical change at half-time by replacing Eberechi Eze with Noni Madueke, who was subsequently booked for a foul in the 53rd minute. Further substitutions followed for Arsenal in the 66th minute and for Nott'm Forest in the 73rd and 74th minutes. The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute when Noni Madueke scored with a right foot shot to give Arsenal a 1 lead. Both sides made late changes in the 85th minute, including Chris Wood replacing the injured Jair Cunha, as Arsenal held on to secure the victory.

Match stats

26% Possession 74%

14 Shots 9

2 Shots on target 1

8 Corners 6

52 Attacks 128

19 Dangerous attacks 66

221 Passes 629

70% Pass accuracy 90%

22 Tackles 9

14 Fouls 8

1 Yellow cards 1

0 Red cards 0

2 Offsides 1

Key events

Nott'm Forest Arsenal

Kick-off

Neco WilliamsFoul

17’

Half-time0-0

46’

Noni MaduekeEberechi Eze

Second half underway

53’

Noni MaduekeFoul

MurilloShot on target

54’

66’

Viktor GyökeresKai Havertz

66’

Mikel MerinoBruno Guimarães

66’

Jurriën TimberBen White

Liam DelapShot on target

69’

Arnaud KalimuendoDan Ndoye

73’

Ibrahim SangaréNicolás Domínguez

74’

80’

Noni MaduekeRight foot shot

0-1

Callum Hudson-OdoiJames McAtee

85’

Chris WoodJair CunhaInjury

85’

Full-time0-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Nott'm Forest 0.75 xGArsenal 0.92 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Arsenal attacking Nott'm Forest attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Player	Pos	Min	Sh	xG	xA	KP
Matz Sels	GK	90	0	0.00	0.00	0
Murillo	DEF	90	3	0.18	0.17	2
Ousmane Diomande	DEF	90	0	0.00	0.00	0
Jair	DEF	89	0	0.00	0.03	1
Daniel Muñoz	MID	90	0	0.00	0.02	1
Neco Williams	MID	90	1	0.08	0.04	1
Xaver Schlager	MID	90	1	0.01	0.12	2
James McAtee	MID	89	2	0.09	0.06	2
Nicolás Domínguez	MID	78	0	0.00	0.00	0
Dan Ndoye	MID	77	2	0.12	0.00	0
Liam Delap	FWD	90	4	0.18	0.04	1
Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga	Sub	13	0	0.00	0.00	0
Ibrahim Sangare	Sub	12	0	0.00	0.00	0
Chris Wood	Sub	1	1	0.08	0.00	0
Callum Hudson-Odoi	Sub	1	0	0.00	0.08	1

Player	Pos	Min	G	A	Sh	xG	xA	KP
David Raya	GK	90			0	0.00	0.00	0
Ben White	DEF	70			0	0.00	0.00	0
Gabriel	DEF	90			2	0.48	0.03	1
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo	DEF	90			0	0.00	0.00	0
Riccardo Calafiori	DEF	90			0	0.00	0.00	0
Declan Rice	MID	90		1	1	0.11	0.47	3
Bruno Guimarães	MID	70			0	0.00	0.00	0
Bukayo Saka	MID	90			0	0.00	0.05	1
Martin Odegaard	MID	90			0	0.00	0.08	1
Eberechi Eze	MID	50			0	0.00	0.00	0
Kai Havertz	FWD	70			2	0.14	0.00	0
Noni Madueke	Sub	40	1		2	0.06	0.00	0
Jurriën Timber	Sub	20			0	0.00	0.11	1
Mikel Merino	Sub	20			1	0.06	0.00	0
Viktor Gyokeres	Sub	20			1	0.05	0.06	1

Starters first, then substitutes. xA is expected assists.

Form going into the game

Nott'm Forest D D W L L

Arsenal W W W L W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Nott'm Forest 0-0 Arsenal, 17 Jan 26 Next meeting: Arsenal vs Nott'm Forest, 15 May 27 (upcoming) All Nott'm Forest vs Arsenal meetings

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