Nottingham Forest’s surprising 3-1 victory over Chelsea on May 4, 2026, at Stamford Bridge deepens Chelsea’s struggles and boosts Forest’s survival hopes. This win marks Chelsea’s sixth consecutive loss, their worst run since 1993.
Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring for Nottingham Forest just two minutes into the match. Igor Jesus followed up with a penalty in the 13th minute, putting Chelsea in a difficult position early on. Chelsea did have a goal from Joao Pedro ruled offside after a VAR check.
Chelsea is currently in ninth place, just one point above Sunderland in twelfth. They have not won a Premier League match since March 4, 2026. Their interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, faces increasing pressure as the season nears its end.
Key statistics:
- Nottingham Forest scored three goals in the match.
- Chelsea managed only one goal.
- Chelsea has lost six matches in a row.
- Forest is now in sixteenth place, six points behind Chelsea.
Morgan Gibbs-White suffered a head injury during the match and was forced off. Jesse Derry was also stretchered off after a collision in the first half. The impact of these injuries on Nottingham Forest’s upcoming matches remains uncertain.
Next, Chelsea will face Liverpool on May 9, while Nottingham Forest will travel to Aston Villa for the Europa League semi-final on May 7. Both teams are looking to secure crucial points as they navigate their respective challenges this season.