Nottingham Forest thrashed Blackburn in a friendly match at Albufeira.
Nottingham Forest beat Blackburn 3-0 at Estadio da Nora, Albufeira, in a Club Friendlies friendly; Jesus, Kalimuendo, and Awoniyi scored, while Blackburn suffered a heavy defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Nottingham Forest hosts Blackburn.
- 40'Igor Jesus opened the scoring for Nottingham Forest.
In the 40th minute, Igor Jesus scored to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 lead over Blackburn. The home team had the advantage going into halftime.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.
- 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 made a substitution, with C. Nwosu coming on for R. Yates. The team was leading 1-0 after a goal in the 40th minute.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest made a substitution, with G. McDonnell coming on to replace N. Williams.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nottingham Forest brought Z. Abbott on to replace Morato while leading 1-0. This substitution opened the second half with a new element for Nottingham Forest.
- 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 N. Milenkovic when the team was leading 1-0. The adjustment took place at the start of the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, D. Bakwa came on as a substitute for J. McAtee for Nottingham Forest. The home team made the substitution while leading 1-0, hoping to maintain their advantage.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, O. Richards came on to replace Igor Jesus, Nottingham Forest 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 L. Netz on to replace M. Gibbs-White. The home team made this substitution while leading 1-0.
- 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. Aina of Nottingham Forest. The substitution took place at the start of the second half.
- 46'Nottingham Forest made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, A. Kalimuendo came on as a substitute for N. Dominguez for Nottingham Forest. Leading 1-0, Nottingham Forest gave A. Kalimuendo a chance 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. Awoniyi on to replace Cunha. The team maintained their 1-0 lead after a goal in the 40th minute.
- 46'Nottingham Forest substituted their goalkeeper at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, John Victor came on as a substitute for M. Sels for Nottingham Forest, who were leading 1-0. The substitution came at the start of the second half, when Nottingham Forest still held the advantage.
- 48'A. Kalimuendo doubled Nottingham Forest's lead.
In the 48th minute, A. Kalimuendo scored, giving Nottingham Forest a 2-0 lead. The team is now creating a significant advantage in the match.
- 50'Awoniyi gives Nottingham Forest a 3-0 lead.
In the 50th minute, T. Awoniyi scored, extending Nottingham Forest's lead to 3-0 against Blackburn. The home team is now dominating the game with a comfortable advantage.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn brought on A. Pears to replace B. Toth. The substitution came as Blackburn were trailing Nottingham Forest by a significant margin.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn made a substitution: M. Litherland came on, and O. Afolayan left the field. This was a personnel change as Nottingham Forest were leading 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, H. Carter came on as a substitute for R. Alebiosu for Blackburn. The visitors made the substitution as they were trailing Nottingham Forest by a significant margin.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn brought G. Pratt on to replace T. Atcheson. The substitution came as Blackburn were trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution during a difficult time.
In the 62nd minute, H. Pickering came on as a substitute for T. Cantwell for Blackburn. The visitors made the substitution while trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn made a substitution: A. Forshaw came on for A. Gudjohnsen. This was a personnel change as the visitors were trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, J. Garrett came on as a substitute for S. McLoughlin for Blackburn. The visitors made the substitution while trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution after the break.
In the 62nd minute, M. Baradji came on as a substitute for K. Montgomery for Blackburn. This was a substitution made as Blackburn were trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn brought on L. Houghton to replace R. Morishita. The team needed another option given that Nottingham Forest were already leading by a significant margin.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn made a substitution: D. De Neve came on for Y. Ribeiro. Trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0, Blackburn could hope this change would provide them with extra energy for the remainder of the season.
- 62'Blackburn made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Blackburn brought on A. Henriksson to replace S. Tavares. This substitution came while Blackburn were trailing Nottingham Forest 3-0.
- KTFinal score: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Blackburn
The match ended with a score of 3-0.
Updated at 18:53 on 22/07/2026
Match information
Match:Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn
Time:July 22, 2026 17:00
Stadium:Estadio da Nora
Nottingham Forest and Blackburn will face each other in a Friendlies Clubs match. A key point to note before kick-off is the contrast between their recent form and head-to-head record. Nottingham Forest just won their last match, while Blackburn have a run of three consecutive wins and one draw.
Nottingham Forest has the advantage from head-to-head encounters.
In their last five encounters, Nottingham Forest have won four matches and suffered only one defeat against Blackburn. There have been no draws between the two teams in this series of matches. This trend provides a basis for Nottingham Forest to enter the game with a certain degree of confidence, even though this is still a friendly match and past results cannot determine the outcome.
Nottingham Forest's strong head-to-head record could give them a more proactive approach to the game. They are likely to want to maintain control, apply early pressure, and capitalize on the positive momentum from previous victories. However, this advantage should not be seen as a guarantee of an easy match.
Blackburn presents a challenge given their recent form.
Blackburn have a more positive run of form, having gone three consecutive matches unbeaten, including two wins and one draw. This streak suggests the away team has a more stable foundation going into the match, especially if they maintain their composure and ability to react after being under pressure.
Given the unfavorable circumstances, Blackburn need to avoid allowing Nottingham Forest to control the tempo from the start. A sensible approach would be to maintain their defensive shape, limit space in the midfield, and wait for opportunities to switch play. If they can keep the game evenly matched, the visitors will have more opportunities to showcase the consistency demonstrated by their recent form.
The key tactical point
With no information available regarding the tactical formations or expected lineups of either team, the match at Estadio da Nora will likely be decided by the ability to control space and the speed of ball distribution. Nottingham Forest may prioritize pressing and looking to capitalize on their advantage, while Blackburn will need to maintain patience to avoid being drawn into their opponent's rhythm.
The match could also be shaped by how both teams handle transitional moments. Nottingham Forest need to translate their confidence from their head-to-head record into real pressure, rather than relying solely on the past. Conversely, Blackburn have reason to be confident from their recent three-match unbeaten run, but still face the challenge of a direct confrontation with an opponent who has won four of their last five encounters.
Pre-match analysis
Nottingham Forest have a slight advantage in head-to-head encounters, while Blackburn benefit from their recent form. The balance between these two factors makes the friendly match at Estadio da Nora noteworthy, particularly in how each team chooses to be proactive in the early stages.
Overall, Nottingham Forest may be considered the favorites due to their dominant head-to-head record, but Blackburn are not entering the match in an unstable state. A tight contest is a likely scenario, where the ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain tactical discipline will be crucial.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
