Coventry earns first Premier League win in 25 years against Forest
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Coventry City claimed a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, marking their first Premier League win in 25 years. Jay Dasilva scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute, assisted by goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. A late equalizer for Forest by Igor Jesus was disallowed after VAR review, which found a foul in the build-up. The win propels Coventry off the bottom of the table, ending their goalless start to the season. Nottingham Forest remains without a home goal or win this season.
- •Coventry's first Premier League goal of the season came from Jay Dasilva.
- •Igor Jesus had a crucial equalizer ruled out by VAR late in the match.
- •Forest had 14 attempts in the first half but failed to score.
- •Dasilva’s goal lifts Coventry off the foot of the table.
- •Nottingham Forest remains without a home win this season.
- 7:14 PMBBC Sport — Coventry win first points of season in dramatic win over Forest
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry: Dasilva breaks Sky Blue duck at The City Ground
- 6:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Coventry delight in Jay Dasilva winner but ruled-out goal riles Nottingham Forest
"No, but seriously. Maybe Frank Lampard and Coventry do have a chance of Premier League survival. A first top-division win since April 2001 was celebrated rapturously, victory an object lesson in staying in a game long enough to trouble opponents for whom confidence wavers, and finding the right moment to strike. Following that, Coventry dug in doggedly, squeezing play such that Nottingham Forest’s creative talents were blunted, though rode their luck with a late video assistant referee call that enraged Forest fans, coaches and players alike. After Championship promotion rehabilitated Lampard’s reputation, Coventry’s troubled start to the season had revived doubts in his capabilities as a Premier League manager. Far too many echoes of a quarter century in the wilderness. Whatever happens, their fans, under weakening, early-evening sun, determined to enjoy themselves, singing plenty of choruses of their boating song. Even if it’s for a single season, why not make the most of things? Jay Dasilva’s excellent goal was built on the foundations of a battling performance. Continue reading...
"Jay Dasilva's second-half strike proves the difference as Coventry earn their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight, though Igor Jesus has his late equaliser for Forest controversially disallowed.
"Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest side reduced to defeat at The City Ground by Coventry City, who claim maiden victory in their return Premier League campaign thanks to an emphatic finish from Jay ...
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 7:14 PMCoventry win first points of season in dramatic win over Forest
Jay Dasilva's second-half strike proves the difference as Coventry earn their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight, though Igor Jesus has his late equaliser for Forest controversially disallowed.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:10 PMNottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry: Dasilva breaks Sky Blue duck at The City Ground
Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest side reduced to defeat at The City Ground by Coventry City, who claim maiden victory in their return Premier League campaign thanks to an emphatic finish from Jay ...
- The Guardian SportSep 19, 2026, 6:40 PMCoventry delight in Jay Dasilva winner but ruled-out goal riles Nottingham Forest
No, but seriously. Maybe Frank Lampard and Coventry do have a chance of Premier League survival. A first top-division win since April 2001 was celebrated rapturously, victory an object lesson in staying in a game long enough to trouble opponents for whom confidence wavers, and finding the right moment to strike. Following that, Coventry dug in doggedly, squeezing play such that Nottingham Forest’s creative talents were blunted, though rode their luck with a late video assistant referee call that enraged Forest fans, coaches and players alike. After Championship promotion rehabilitated Lampard’s reputation, Coventry’s troubled start to the season had revived doubts in his capabilities as a Premier League manager. Far too many echoes of a quarter century in the wilderness. Whatever happens, their fans, under weakening, early-evening sun, determined to enjoy themselves, singing plenty of choruses of their boating song. Even if it’s for a single season, why not make the most of things? Jay Dasilva’s excellent goal was built on the foundations of a battling performance. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Coventry survive late Forest VAR controversy to claim first PL win in 25 years
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Coventry.
- Sky Sports—Coventry seal first PL win in 25 years at Forest amid VAR controversy
Coventry earned their first Premier League victory in 25 years after Jay Dasilva’s winner and a controversial disallowed Nottingham Forest equaliser saw the promoted side win 1-0 at the City Ground.
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