Aston Villa vs N Forest - Live match updates | 03.01.2026
A double from captain John McGinn and a stunner from Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa get back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Nottingham Forest.
www.skysports.comHere are the latest headlines and results for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest as of now:
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (late comeback): Forest secured a dramatic 2-1 win at home, moving into the top four with a stoppage-time winner. This match sparked late celebrations for Forest and a setback for Villa in the league race. [Source: Sky Sports live report] [Note: live updates and final score widely reported].
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Recent midweek form: Villa had been on a mini-resurgence with a win in Europe and a positive run in the league prior to this fixture, heightening anticipation for their performances in the Midlands derby. Forest’s side has shown resilience with late drama in several recent league matches. [Source: Sky Sports match report and related coverage].
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- Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa: Sky Sports live match report.[3]