Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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The City Ground, the stadium where Nottingham Forest Football Club plays (Getty Images)

Stay tuned for live updates as Nottingham Forest takes on Ipswich Town today in the Premier League. The Independent will provide complete coverage of this season in the top division, as defending champions Manchester City aim to achieve an unprecedented fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.

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Teams like Arsenal and Liverpool will be vying for positions against Pep Guardiola's squad, but equally intriguing will be the competition for Champions League spots. More clubs than usual are aiming for a top-four finish. Chelsea continues to invest heavily, Manchester United is still in the midst of its latest overhaul, and both Tottenham and Newcastle are anticipating better results this season. However, it's worth noting that Aston Villa secured the fourth spot last year.

In the meantime, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town recently returned to the top tier after being promoted last year. Each team is optimistic about securing a longer stay in the league. Keep up with the latest live updates from the Premier League below:

Nottingham Forest FC triumphed over Ipswich Town FC with a score of 1-0.

Nottingham Forest returned to winning form with a 1-0 triumph over Ipswich at the City Ground, courtesy of Chris Wood's ninth goal of the season, which came from a penalty kick. Both sides had several chances to score before halftime, but the first half ended without any goals. However, Forest needed just four minutes after the break to take the lead when Jota was fouled by Szmodics in the penalty area. Wood confidently converted the penalty, making him the joint-top Premier League goalscorer in Forest's history. Ipswich pushed hard for a goal to equalize, but they couldn't break through Forest's sturdy defense, allowing the home team to secure all three points. With this victory, Forest climbs to sixth place in the standings and will next face Manchester City. On the other hand, Ipswich remains in the relegation zone, sitting in 18th place, and will take on Crystal Palace next weekend. That wraps up our coverage for today; we hope you enjoyed the match!

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FINAL WHISTLE: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1-0 IPSWICH

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Clarke earns a corner for Ipswich in the dying moments of the game and then crashes into the advertising boards. The goalkeeper is making his way forward—will they manage to score an equalizer in stoppage time?

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If the outcome doesn't change, it will mark Forest's fourth win of the season by a score of 1-0, propelling them to sixth place in the standings.

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The Forest team is taking their time with the game whenever possible, and their captain is encouraging the fans to support them in their effort to secure the victory.

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At least SEVEN minutes of extra time will be included at the conclusion of the second half.

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A late change for Forest as Hudson-Odoi makes way for Sosa.

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Ipswich has not won any of their last 14 away league matches against Forest, recording 6 draws and 8 losses. Their most recent victory in this matchup on the road dates back to December 1999, when they won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Matt Holland.

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The away fans are rallying their team on, as Forest settles back in their half, focusing on maintaining their 1-0 lead. Ipswich is struggling to generate any chances in the attacking third right now.

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The entire Forest team is now positioned defensively, focusing on blocking as Ipswich pushes forward, trying to score. The visitors still have a chance to find the net.

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We're down to the last 10 minutes. Can Ipswich score a late goal to level the match? Or will Forest secure the victory and bounce back?

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Hutchinson has had a less prominent impact for Ipswich in the second half, leading to his substitution with Broadhead.

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Jota is the next player to leave the field, with Elanga stepping in for him.

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The home team makes three substitutions, and Williams is one of the players coming off the field. He is being replaced by Moreno.

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Replacement: Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White for Felipe Rodrigues da Silva

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Tuanzebe needs some medical attention at the moment, as he's on the ground with the Ipswich physio. It appears that Forest is planning to make a few substitutions while he receives care.

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Chaplin is stepping aside, and Burns will take his place.

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The visitors are making two substitutions at once. Cajuste is the first to come off, and Taylor will take his place.

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While the score remains 1-0, Ipswich will believe they still have a chance to turn this game around. The chance Clarke had just a few minutes back was a significant opportunity.

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Forest is making their first substitution now, bringing off Anderson and replacing him in midfield with Dominguez.

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OPPORTUNITY! The ball is played back to Clarke inside the penalty area. He takes a shot, but it goes right at Sels, who successfully saves it. If it had been aimed anywhere else, it could have posed a greater challenge for him.

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Ipswich has been having a tough time in the second half; right now, Forest is dominating the game. They seem more likely to increase their lead than Ipswich does to score an equalizer.

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Penalty appeal! Wood dashes into the penalty area and Cajuste tries to intercept by extending his leg, managing to just graze the ball. Wood falls to the ground, convinced he deserves a penalty, but the referee decides against it.

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Ipswich has made their first substitution of the match, bringing off Szmodics and putting Clarke on in his place.

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Forest hasn't lost any of their last eight Premier League matches against newly promoted teams, securing five victories and three draws. They've won their last four encounters in this category. Prior to this successful streak, they had not managed to win any of their previous 15 matches against promoted sides, recording nine draws and six losses.

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Gibbs-White takes a shot from near the edge of the penalty area, but with Cajuste closing in on him, his attempt lacks power and Muric is able to collect the ball without difficulty.

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Ipswich is having a tough time generating any chances at the moment. They're not controlling the game as much and might need to make a few adjustments to change the course of this match.

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Wood's ninth goal of the season brings him to a tie with Bryan Roy, as both players have scored 24 goals in the Premier League for Forest.

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Forest is always looking to break forward and try to score a second goal, while Ipswich seems more vulnerable at the back now.

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The VAR team is reviewing O'Shea's challenge on Wood, who had asked for another penalty after the referee chose not to award one during the game. After their assessment, VAR sides with the referee's initial decision, and no penalty is given.

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WHAT A SAVE! Muric pulls off an incredible double save to keep Forest from scoring again. Jota heads the corner towards the far post, turning it back into the box. Murillo directs a header at the goal, but Muric dives to make a fantastic double stop right on the line, pushing the ball away. Wood tries to capitalize on the rebound, but O'Shea manages to disrupt his effort just in time.

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Cajuste was called for a foul after he clipped Jota's ankles while he was trying to launch a counterattack, though it appeared to be a minor incident.

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Penalty Kick by Christopher Grant Wood

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The VAR team is reviewing the situation, with Szmodics contesting the call. However, it seems the decision will remain unchanged because it’s evident that there was noticeable contact on Jota's leg within the penalty area.

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PENALTY FOR FOREST! Jota maneuvers into the penalty area and nudges the ball past Szmodics, who tries to intercept and accidentally clips Jota's ankle. The referee deliberates for a moment but ultimately decides to grant the home team a penalty kick.

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Forest starts the second half!

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After the break, both teams will aim to replicate their earlier performance and create strong opportunities in the attacking zone. However, according to Opta's statistics, Forest remains the favored team with a win likelihood of 48.2%, while the visitors sit at 19.8%, and the chance of a draw is at 32%.

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The first half between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich ends without any goals, but it was an exciting and fast-paced 45 minutes. Both teams came close to scoring multiple times. Forest nearly took the lead right from the start, as Gibbs-White's header from a corner missed by a narrow margin. Yates also had a chance, but his volley was saved just in time. Ipswich had their opportunities too, with Burgess and Hutchinson both attempting to score. Burgess came particularly close with a header, but Aina was there to clear the ball away at the last moment.

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HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST AND IPSWICH ARE TIED AT 0-0

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Morsy got off relatively easy by only conceding a free-kick after colliding with Anderson. It appeared that he intentionally stepped in front of the Forest player as Anderson tried to sprint past the Ipswich captain.

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There will be at least two minutes of extra time added at the conclusion of the first half.

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Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White received a yellow card.

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Ipswich has tied more matches than any other team in the Premier League this season, with a total of 6 draws. This marks the first occasion they've had as many as half of their initial 12 league matches end in a draw since the 2018-19 season (also 6 draws), and it’s the first time they’ve done so in the top division since the 1992-93 season, when they had 7 draws.

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The first half is winding down, and time is running out. Will either team manage to score and change the scoreline before the break?

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The game flows really well, with both teams swiftly passing the ball while trying to exploit each other’s defense and set up additional scoring opportunities.

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OPPORTUNITY! Ipswich swiftly advances the ball into the attacking zone. Hutchinson receives it on the right and unleashes a low shot toward the goal, but Sels manages to make a solid save to keep it out. The ball bounces to Delap, but he doesn't control it well, allowing Forest to clear the threat. Chaplin was shouting for the rebound, but Delap got in the way.

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The game has been paused because Chaplin is on the ground with an injury and is being treated by the medical staff right now. Fortunately, it seems he’ll be able to get back in the game soon.

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Dara Joseph O'Shea received a yellow card.

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Good try! Gibbs-White receives the ball just inside the penalty area and takes a shot, but it’s right at Muric, who easily handles it.

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This season, Forest is averaging 4.8 shots on target per game in the Premier League, an increase from 3.9 last season and 3.1 in 2022-23. However, in their most recent match against Arsenal, they were unable to secure a single shot on target.

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Good opportunity! Williams delivers a great cross from the left side into the box, where Jota makes contact. He tries to direct his header into the lower right corner of the goal, but he puts too much power behind it, sending the ball well off target.

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Both teams have come close to scoring, but defenders have managed to clear the ball off the line, preventing any goals. Right now, the game is still wide open, with lots of skill being displayed in the attacking areas.

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A corner kick is taken from the right side and Burgess, under some pressure, manages to connect with a header that looks like it's heading for the bottom left corner of the net. But Aina steps up with an impressive clearance off the line, stopping Ipswich from scoring.

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Hutchinson has been a persistent threat on the left side, earning several corner kicks and consistently challenging Williams, who is playing as left-back. Now, we have another set piece, and the visitors have a strong aerial presence in the penalty area.

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Delap has played a significant role for Ipswich, consistently applying pressure on the Forest defenders whenever they have the ball, thanks to his strong physicality.

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Right now, the game is a bit chaotic, with both teams putting in a strong effort and throwing in some hard tackles as they fight for dominance.

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Forest and Ipswich have faced off four times in the Premier League. In the 1992-93 season, Ipswich emerged victorious in both matches as Forest suffered relegation. Then, in the 1994-95 season, Forest won both encounters, leading to Ipswich's drop to a lower division.

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Ipswich has settled into the match and is maintaining control in the midfield. However, Forest is effectively defending with a solid formation and looking to take advantage of counterattacks when they regain possession.

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Ipswich has a couple of corners now. They're doing a good job maintaining possession in the middle of the field and finding some favorable spots. Will they be able to generate an opportunity from this set piece?

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The first few minutes have been quite exciting, with Forest posing a real threat in the attacking zone. They've already created a couple of opportunities to get on the scoreboard.

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OUT OF THE GATES! Hudson-Odoi gets the first opportunity at the far post, having no defender on him as a deep cross arrives. He attempts to take on Muric but his shot gets deflected. The ball bounced toward Yates, who then volleys a shot aimed at the bottom left corner, but Szmodics rushes back and makes an impressive block right on the goal line.

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Tuanzebe receives the first yellow card of the match for intentionally halting Jota's progress as he attempts to break away quickly after an Ipswich corner at the opposite end.

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Good opportunity! Delap does an excellent job of maneuvering at the edge of the penalty area, getting past a couple of defenders. He then takes a shot at the goal, but it deflects off a defender and goes out for a corner kick for Ipswich.

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Forest begins strong, launching an attack as they earn another set piece in a promising spot on the right side. This time, they send in a deep cross, but Ipswich manages to clear the threat.

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SO CLOSE! Jota earns a corner right from the start, and it comes in from the right side. Gibbs-White gets his head on it at the near post, launching a powerful header aimed at the top right corner, but it just misses the target and goes wide.

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The players are on the field and we're just moments away from the start of the game. Keep watching for all the exciting highlights!

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Nottingham Forest has only lost once in their last six encounters with Ipswich, winning four and drawing one. This will be their first match against each other since they played to a 1-1 tie in March 2019.

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In the meantime, Ipswich has made a single adjustment to their lineup, bringing Chaplin back into the team to take Burns' place on the right wing.

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Forest has altered their starting lineup significantly by making five substitutions, which is the highest number they have implemented this season. Elanga, Moreno, Ward-Prowse, Dominguez, and Awoniyi have all been left out. In their place, Williams, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Jota Silva, and Wood have been brought in.

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IPSWICH SUBSTITUTES: Harry Clarke, Wes Burns, Jack Taylor, Ali Al-Hamadi, Conor Townsend, Massimo Luongo, Christian Walton, Nathan Broadhead.

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IPSWICH (4-2-3-1): Arijanet Muric; Leif Davis, Cameron Burgess, Dara O'Shea, Axel Tuanzebe; Jens Cajuste, Sam Morsy; Sam Szmodics, Omari Hutchinson, Conor Chaplin; Liam Delap.

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Here is a rephrased version of the blog section: **FOREST SUBSTITUTES**: Morato, Taiwo Awoniyi, Harry Toffolo, Nicolas Dominguez, James Ward-Prowse, Alex Moreno, Anthony Elanga, Ramon Sosa.

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FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels in goal; Neco Williams, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, and Ola Aina in defense; Ryan Yates and Elliot Anderson in central midfield; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Jota Silva in attacking roles; with Chris Wood leading the attack.

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Forest enjoyed a streak of not losing for four matches, but they have now fallen short in their last two encounters against Newcastle and Arsenal, which has caused them to slip to seventh place in the standings. On the other hand, Ipswich remains undefeated in their last three matches, recording one victory and two draws, including a 1-1 tie against Manchester United in their most recent game, yet they still find themselves in the relegation zone.