Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home against Nottingham Forest, slipping to 19th place with just one point from four games, having scored only once while conceding seven. The visitors moved up to 12th, collecting five points after a win and two draws, and their goal tally improved to four for and four against. Forest’s solitary league victory over Villa this season proved decisive, as the hosts were unable to overturn the deficit despite pressing for an equaliser. The loss leaves Villa deep in the relegation battle, while Forest’s modest points haul keeps them comfortably mid‑table.