Brighton & Hove Albion secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match that took place on January 31, 2025, at the City Ground, Nottingham. The match saw a stellar performance from Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, who opened the scoring just 7 minutes into the game, giving Brighton an early lead. Ferguson delivered a powerful header from a Pascal Groß corner kick, leaving Nottingham’s defense stunned. Not long after, in the 27th minute, Solly March doubled the visitors’ lead with a deft touch that found the back of the net, after a precise pass from Kaoru Mitoma. Nottingham Forest struggled to find their rhythm, and their efforts were compounded when Ferguson struck again in the 59th minute, scoring his second goal with a well-timed shot from a Mitoma assist. The final nail in the coffin came courtesy of a stunning strike from Lewis Dunk in the 78th minute, as he unleashed a left-footed shot from the edge of the box that left Forest’s goalkeeper with no chance. Brighton’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, praised his team’s performance, stating, “Today we demonstrated our attacking quality and efficient defense. This is the standard we want to set for the rest of the season.” Simon Jordan, former chairman of Crystal Palace, noted that Nottingham Forest seemed completely out of sorts against a confident Brighton side. This win solidifies Brighton’s position in the top half of the league table, while Nottingham Forest will need to regroup quickly as they face relegation threats.
