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Aston Villa struggles in second half, loses 1-2 to Nottingham Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Aston Villa struggles in second half, loses 1-2 to Nottingham Forest

Summary

Aston Villa faced Nottingham Forest on September 12, experiencing a disappointing second half that contributed to their 1-2 defeat. Villa fans expressed frustration over the team's performance and questioned managerial decisions, while Forest supporters celebrated a strong away showing, particularly praising the strategies of coach Oli G. The match highlighted issues for Villa, with concerns over player fitness and tactics coming to the forefront as they prepare for upcoming fixtures. Both teams are looking ahead, with Villa eager to regroup during the international break.

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•Aston Villa loses 1-2 to Nottingham Forest on September 12.
•Villa fans lament the team's lackluster second-half performance.
•Nottingham Forest fans praise their team's tactics and key players.
•Villa faces mounting pressure as they prepare for future matches.
•International break offers Villa a chance to regroup.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest - the fans' verdict

What they're saying

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Rob: Disappointing second-half performance cost us but, based on chances created, Forest deserved their win. Pammy: Unai will get the time to brainwash the newbies ready to join his 'cult' but they need to learn fast because four games in and it ain't looking good. The subs and timing of them were a bit baffling against Forest - manager's error of judgement maybe.
— Yahoo Sports

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