“We are staying up,” chanted the away fans as Nottingham Forest celebrated a decisive 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026. This emphatic win marked Nottingham Forest’s first league triumph under new manager Vitor Pereira, a much-needed boost for the team as they climbed to 16th place in the Premier League.
The match saw Igor Jesus score the opener for Nottingham in first-half stoppage time, a goal that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the visitors. Morgan Gibbs-White doubled the lead in the 62nd minute, before Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the victory with a third goal just three minutes before the final whistle.
Tottenham’s struggles were evident throughout the match, as they remained the only Premier League team without a win in the calendar year. The defeat left them languishing in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone, and marked their 13th consecutive match without a victory in the league.
Igor Tudor, who has been at the helm for seven games, has now lost five of those, raising concerns about the direction of the club. The pressure is mounting on Tudor as Tottenham’s last home win in the league came against Brentford back in December.
Adding to Tottenham’s woes, Mathys Tel limped off during the match, compounding the team’s injury crisis. The atmosphere in the stadium was a mix of disappointment and frustration from the home supporters, who had shown up in numbers to welcome the team bus earlier in the day.
Despite the heavy loss, Nottingham Forest’s away supporters were jubilant, chanting their determination to avoid relegation. This victory not only boosts their morale but also serves as a crucial turning point in their season.
As Tottenham reflects on this disheartening defeat, the club faces a critical juncture. With their next match looming, the question remains whether they can turn their fortunes around or if this result will define their season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential changes in management or player acquisitions as the transfer saga surrounding Morgan Gibbs-White from last summer continues to linger in the background.
