Nottingham Forest defeats Aston Villa 2-1 after late game controversy
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park on September 12, 2026. The match turned in the closing stages after a challenge by Nottingham Forest player James McAtee on Ian Maatsen left the Aston Villa defender injured. Aston Villa was forced to play the remainder of the game with 10 men due to the injury. Following the match, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed frustration with match officials, specifically citing the decision not to issue a red card to James McAtee for the challenge. Nottingham Forest utilized the man advantage to score a late winning goal. The officiating decision regarding the potential red card remains the primary point of contention following the result.
- •Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
- •Ian Maatsen sustained an injury following a challenge by James McAtee.
- •Aston Villa finished the match with 10 men.
- •Unai Emery criticized officials for failing to send off James McAtee.
- •The match concluded on September 12, 2026.
- 5:36 PMBBC Sport — 'A clear red card' - Emery berates VAR as Villa lose late to Forest
"Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left frustrated with the match officials after they chose to not send off Nottingham Forest's James McAtee, following a challenge on Ian Maatsen which left the defender injured and meant Villa had to play the closing stages of the match with 10 men, with Forest taking advantage, scoring late to win 2-1 at Villa Park.
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