Nottingham Forest defeated Notts County in a club friendly match.
Nottingham Forest defeated Notts County 0-2 in the Club Friendlies, with goals from Jesus and Kalimuendo; Nottingham Forest secured the victory, while Notts County suffered a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Notts County hosts Nottingham Forest.
- 26'Igor Jesus puts Nottingham Forest ahead.
In the 26th minute, Igor Jesus scored, giving Nottingham Forest a 0-1 lead. This marked a significant turning point in the match.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought John Victor on to replace M. Sels. The team had just taken a 0-1 lead in the 26th minute, so the substitution was made at the start of the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, N. Dominguez came on as a substitute for O. Aina for Nottingham Forest. The team made the substitution while leading 0-1.
- 46'T. Awoniyi came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought T. Awoniyi on to replace Cunha while leading 0-1. This was the first substitution made after halftime.
- 46'A. Kalimuendo came on at the start of the second half.
46th minuteNottingham Forest made a substitution: A. Kalimuendo came on for M. Gibbs-White when the team was leading 0-1.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, E. da Silva Moreira came on as a substitute for O. Hutchinson for Nottingham Forest. The team quickly made personnel changes as they entered the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought L. Netz on to replace Igor Jesus at the start of the second half. The English team quickly adjusted their personnel as they entered the next 45 minutes.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought O. Richards on to replace J. McAtee. The home team made a personnel change at the start of the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought D. Bakwa on to replace N. Milenkovic. The team, which was leading 0-1, made a personnel change at the start of the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought T. Bindon on to replace Morato. The team made the substitution while leading 0-1.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Z. Abbott came on as a substitute for N. Williams for Nottingham Forest. The visitors maintained their 0-1 lead after scoring in the 26th minute.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought McDonnell on to replace R. Yates. This was the first substitution recorded after the break.
- 54'A. Kalimuendo doubles the lead.
In the 54th minute, A. Kalimuendo scored, doubling Nottingham Forest's lead against Notts County. The visitors are now leading 0-2.
- KTFinal score: Notts County 0-2 Nottingham Forest
The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Updated at 22:48 on 18/07/2026
Match information
Notts County will face Nottingham Forest in a Club Friendly. The match will take place at...9 PM on July 18, 2026, according to the published timeline.
This is a clash between two teams with a relatively balanced recent head-to-head record. Given the friendly nature of the match, the game can be judged by how both sides approach the game and their ability to maintain consistency throughout each stage.
The odds slightly favor Nottingham Forest.
In their last five meetings, Notts County have not won, with three draws and Nottingham Forest winning once. The result of the remaining match is not listed in the data provided.
This series of statistics shows that the gap between the two teams is not reflected in an absolute advantage. Notts County still has grounds to aim for a tight game, while Nottingham Forest possesses a certain psychological advantage from recent head-to-head results.
The match was unpredictable due to the different approaches.
Without specific data on recent form, expected lineups, absent players, or tactical formations of the two teams, it is impossible to determine which side will take the initiative to control possession, push forward, or choose a cautious approach from the start.
The key to watch will be the ability to capitalize on transitional moments. Notts County need to limit the spaces if they want to maintain a balance, while Nottingham Forest can look to translate their head-to-head advantage into an offensive advantage.
Pre-match analysis
Nottingham Forest have a slight advantage in their last five encounters, but three draws suggest that Notts County often create a closely contested match. Based on the available data, the game is likely to be decided by organization and opportunism, rather than a clear pre-existing advantage.
Overall, this is a relatively evenly matched contest. Nottingham Forest is considered to have a slight psychological advantage, while Notts County may aim to draw the game into a tight contest and make things difficult for their opponent.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
