Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot with Neco Williams and Nicolas Dominguez during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Nottingham Forest FC and Aston Villa FC
Naomi Baker - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images

Wood gives Forest edge over Villa in UEL semifinal

Chris Wood 's second-half penalty gave Nottingham Forest the advantage in their all-English Europa League semifinal with Aston Villa.
Apr 30, 2026, 09:56 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
  • KO
  • HT
  • 55
  • 71
  • 75
  • 78
  • 78
  • 79
  • 90
  • FT

Match Commentary

-
Match ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Aston Villa 0.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Aston Villa 0.
90'+5'
Foul by Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest).
Match Stats
NFOAVL
Possession
50.2%
49.850.2
49.8%
Shots on Goal
5
4
Shot Attempts
11
10
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
5
7
Saves
4
4
Data is currently unavailable.