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Aston Villa FC 1-2 Nottingham Forest FC

Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa as the two sides met in Premier League action on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The result lifts Forest into 11th place in the standings, moving them to five points after an opening run of one win, two draws, and a defeat through four fixtures. For Aston Villa, the loss deepens a difficult start to the campaign, leaving them 19th with just one point from their first four matches (0W, 1D, 3L).