Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Premier League clash on 31 October 2026 saw Brentford host Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, and the home crowd witnessed a decisive performance from the Brentford eleven.

How it unfolded

The first half was tightly contested until the 30th minute, when Brentford took the lead through an own-goal. Nikola Milenkovic, defending for Nottingham Forest, inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net, giving the home side a 1-0 advantage. Six minutes later, Milenkovic was booked for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card.

The second half opened with Nottingham Forest seeking an equaliser, but Brentford extended their lead in the 76th minute. Igor Thiago received the ball in the centre of the box and fired a right-footed shot into the high centre of the goal. The move had been set up by a fast break and a precise assist from Jaidon Anthony, making the score 2-0.

Discipline featured throughout the match. Daniel Muñoz of Nottingham Forest was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute for a bad foul, followed by Michael Kayode of Brentford receiving a booking in the 68th minute. Near the end of the game, James McAtee of Nottingham Forest was also cautioned for a bad foul in the 83rd minute.

Standout performers

Igor Thiago provided the decisive strike, converting the second goal with composure inside the box. Jaidon Anthony’s contribution on the counter-attack earned him the assist for that goal.

Match facts

  • Final score: Brentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest
  • Scorers:
    • 30’ – Nikola Milenkovic (own goal) (Brentford)
    • 76’ – Igor Thiago (assist: Jaidon Anthony) (Brentford)
  • Bookings:
    • Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham Forest) – 36’ (yellow)
    • Daniel Muñoz (Nottingham Forest) – 64’ (yellow)
    • Michael Kayode (Brentford) – 68’ (yellow)
    • James McAtee (Nottingham Forest) – 83’ (yellow)
  • Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford

What it means

The victory gives Brentford three points from the Premier League fixture, while Nottingham Forest return home without any points from the encounter.