Nottingham Forest boosted their Premier League survival hopes as a priceless 3-1 victory over Brighton lifted them out of the relegation zone at a joyous City Ground.
Forest’s winless run threatened to extend to 12 games when 18-year-old Facundo Buonanotte’s gave Brighton the lead after Brennan Johnson had seen his early penalty saved by Seagulls stopper Jason Steele.
Brighton dominated the first half but Forest grabbed a lifeline on the stroke of half-time when Renan Lodi’s cross was turned into the Brighton net by Lewis Dunk.
It proved to be the catalyst Steve Cooper’s battling side needed as they went ahead through Danilo’s well-taken strike before Morgan Gibbs-White’s stoppage-time penalty sealed a vital victory.
Forest’s first win since February 5 moves them out of the bottom three, a point clear of 18th-place Leicester, with five games remaining to save their top-flight status.
For Brighton, defeat dents their bid for European qualification and leaves them in eighth position, 10 points outside the top four.
More to follow.
What’s next?
Nottingham Forest travel to Brentford on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, while Brighton host Wolves on the same day, also a 3pm kick-off.
Nottingham Forest’s remaining fixtures
April 29: Brentford (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 8: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports
May 13: Chelsea (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 20: Arsenal (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm
May 28: Crystal Palace (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Brighton’s remaining fixtures
April 29: Wolves (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 4: Man Utd (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports
May 8: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm
May 13: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 18: Newcastle (A) – Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm
May 21: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 2pm
May 24: Man City (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports
May 28: Aston Villa (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Source : https://www.skysports.com/football/nottingham-forest-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/report/464958?rand=3094
