Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Nottingham Forest: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Nottingham Forest beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at Molineux. The first half saw both sides evenly matched with possession split down the middle, but Forest created more chances through corners while Wolves looked threatening on the dribble. Yellow cards came early for Forest’s Nikola Milenković and later for Wolves’ João Gomes, setting a tense tone, and a VAR check on Igor Jesus around the 41st minute added to the drama without changing the scoreline.

The game shifted in the second half as substitutions came into play around the 67th minute, with Wolves bringing on Hee-chan Hwang for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Forest introducing Ryan Yates and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Igor Jesus broke the deadlock at 72 minutes with a goal assisted by Omari Hutchinson, giving Forest the lead they held onto despite Wolves’ late triple substitution at 81 minutes and another at 85. This result extends Wolves’ dismal run of five straight league losses, while Forest bounce back from their recent defeat to Brighton with a gritty away win that builds on their strong form including victories over Liverpool and Leeds.

Possession was evenly split at 50-50, showing neither side dominated the ball, but Nottingham Forest made better use of their time with it by earning nine corners compared to Wolves’ three, suggesting they applied more pressure in attacking areas. Wolves edged out in successful dribbles with 38 to Forest’s 27, indicating they were more effective at beating defenders individually, though this didn’t translate into goals.

Both teams picked up two yellow cards each with no reds, pointing to a competitive but controlled match, and Forest recorded the only assist while Wolves used all five substitutions to chase the game late on, compared to Forest’s three changes that helped secure the win.

The match’s decisive moment came at 72 minutes when Igor Jesus scored for Nottingham Forest, assisted by Omari Hutchinson, breaking the deadlock after a VAR review earlier in the game at 41 minutes involving Jesus himself. Yellow cards disrupted the flow, with Nikola Milenković booked at 19 minutes for Forest, João Gomes at 52 for Wolves, Elliot Anderson at 61 for Forest, and Yerson Mosquera at 67 for Wolves.

Substitutions around the 67th minute saw Wolves replace Jean-Ricner Bellegarde with Hee-chan Hwang, while Forest brought on Ryan Yates for Ibrahim Sangaré and Callum Hudson-Odoi for Dan Ndoye, injecting fresh energy that led to the goal. Wolves made a triple change at 81 minutes, with Ki-Jana Hoever replacing Jackson Tchatchoua, Tolu Arokodare coming on for Jhon Arias, and Mateus Mané for Yerson Mosquera, followed by Marshall Munetsi for João Gomes at 85, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide, and Forest’s late swap of Nicolás Domínguez for Morgan Gibbs-White at 90+3 helped see out the victory.

Wolverhampton Wanderers lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, relying on defensive solidity from players like Yerson Mosquera and midfield drive from João Gomes, though their attacking partnerships struggled to create clear chances. Substitutes such as Hee-chan Hwang, Ki-Jana Hoever, Tolu Arokodare, Mateus Mané, and Marshall Munetsi were brought on to chase the game, but the setup couldn’t break down Forest’s defence.

Nottingham Forest set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Nikola Milenković anchoring the backline and creative outlets like Morgan Gibbs-White supporting the attack, where Igor Jesus proved pivotal up front. Substitutes Ryan Yates, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Nicolás Domínguez added midfield control and width, enhancing partnerships that led to the winning goal assisted by Omari Hutchinson.

Igor Jesus is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his crucial goal at 72 minutes sealed the win for Nottingham Forest. His presence upfront was key in a tight game, capitalising on the assist from Omari Hutchinson to make the difference despite an earlier VAR check.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Fulham (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Manchester United (H)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, extending their run of five consecutive league losses that leaves them rooted in 20th place on just two points and deep in relegation trouble. They face Manchester United next on 2025-12-08 at 20:00, with the opposition sitting ninth on 21 points and in decent form, making this a tough test where Wolves desperately need points to start climbing away from danger.

Nottingham Forest have just secured a 1-0 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, a result that follows a mixed run including a loss to Brighton but strong showings like their victory at Liverpool and a draw with Manchester United, placing them 16th on 15 points and clear of the drop zone for now. Their next fixture is against Everton on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opponents in 10th on 21 points, offering a chance to build momentum and push towards mid-table security.

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