Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a cracking match at the City Ground! Nottingham Forest put on a show, clinching a 3-1 victory over Leeds United. Forest equalised through Sangare on 15 minutes, after Leeds' Nmecha had opened the scoring just two minutes earlier. Gibbs-White’s goal in the second half and a late penalty from Anderson sealed the deal.

This result might surprise some, given Forest’s recent form of a draw and a loss, but they’ve halted a bit of a skid here. Leeds, on the other hand, are struggling, with this loss marking their fourth defeat in five games. A real gut punch for them, but Forest’s players, especially Gibbs-White, showed up when it mattered.

The game was a rollercoaster, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance. However, Forest’s tactical nous and individual brilliance, particularly from Gibbs-White, turned the tide. Sangare’s early yellow card didn’t seem to faze him, and his contribution to the first goal was crucial. Leeds will be disappointed, especially after their recent win against West Ham, but Forest’s performance today was a statement of intent.

Looking at the stats, it’s clear that Leeds had more of the ball with 54% possession compared to Forest’s 46%. However, possession doesn’t always tell the full story, does it? Forest were more effective with their chances, as evidenced by their higher number of corners (6 to Leeds’ 4) and a better successful dribble percentage (41% to Leeds’ 22%).

The game was fairly disciplined, with Forest picking up two yellows and Leeds one, but it was Forest’s clinical finishing that made the difference. Despite having less of the ball, Forest dominated in key areas and made their possession count.

The match was defined by several key moments that swung the game in Forest’s favour. Early on, Nmecha put Leeds ahead with a well-taken goal in the 13th minute. However, Forest responded quickly with Sangare's equaliser in the 15th minute, but it was Gibbs-White’s strike in the 68th minute, assisted by Hutchinson, that proved to be the turning point. The icing on the cake was Anderson’s penalty in the 90th minute, which sealed the victory for Forest. These moments were crucial, showcasing Forest’s ability to capitalise on their opportunities

Nottingham Forest lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matz Sels in goal and a back four of Nicolò Savona, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, and Neco Williams. The midfield was anchored by Ibrahim Sangaré and Elliot Anderson, with Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Nicolás Domínguez supporting Igor Jesus up top. This setup allowed Forest to be solid at the back while providing enough firepower up front, which was evident in their ability to score three goals and secure the win.

Leeds United opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Lucas Perri between the sticks and a backline of Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson. The midfield trio of Sean Longstaff, Ethan Ampadu, and Anton Stach provided a solid base, while Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha, and Noah Okafor led the attack. Despite their efforts, the formation didn’t quite click as they hoped, and they struggled to contain Forest’s attacking threat.

Morgan Gibbs-White was our Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and rightly so. His goal in the 68th minute was a moment of pure class, and his overall performance was pivotal in turning the game in Forest’s favour. Gibbs-White’s ability to create and finish chances was on full display, making him the standout player on the pitch.y.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Currently 19th with 9 points, they face Liverpool, who are 8th with 18 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

Sitting 16th with 11 points, their next challenge is against Aston Villa, who are 6th with 18 points, on November 23, 2025 at 14:00.

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