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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa - Europa League RECAP: Chris Wood's penalty gives hosts crucial lead ahead of second leg in Europa League semi-final

Дата публикации: 30-04-2026 21:32:12

Recap Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Nottingham Forest hosting Aston Villa at the City Ground in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.

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By Will Griffee

That's all for tonight folks - thanks as every for your company and be sure to join us next week for the all important return legs.

Crystal Palace look like they're on the way to a European final the season after bagging an FA Cup, while Aston Villa and Forest is a tie that is very much still alive and kicking as both teams aim to end their trophy droughts.

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Wood's verdict:

By Will Griffee

The match-winner told TNT Sport:

It's one leg of the tie. It's nice to have the advantage but going to Villa Park will be a tough game. They're good at their place. But we've done the job here at home and now hopefully we'll build into next week."
It's cup competitions. They come down to small margins at times. Both teams played very well. But it's small moments that can potentially change games. Thankfully it went in our favour tonight and hopefully again next week.
I wanted to get back fit and firing to help my team as best as I can at the end of the season. I knew we had a lot to play for when I was fighting to get fit and it's showing. It's some big competitions to be a part of.
We're in the crunch end of the season. We need to perform on both parts and we'll be looking to do that for sure.

epa12925457 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood greets their supporters after winning the UEFA Europa League semi-finals 1st leg match Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa, in Nottingham, Britain, 30 April 2026.  EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

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Blink and you'll miss it

By Will Griffee

Sarr's early hammer blow set the tone for Palace tonight and gave them a nice cushion even though they were pegged back afterwards. The winger has a habit of scoring in big games and his 15 goals and seven assists in all competitions this campaign is a great return, especially considering he's been out injured at times.

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What happened elsewhere?

By Will Griffee

Full results today:

Europa League -

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa

Braga 2-1 Freiburg

Europa Conference League:

Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Strasbourg

Sporting Braga's Ivorian midfielder #20 Mario Dorgeles (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg football match between SC Braga and SC Freiburg at Municipal stadium of Braga on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP via Getty Images)

Soccer Football - UEFA Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Rayo Vallecano v RC Strasbourg - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2026 Rayo Vallecano fans with scarves in the stands during the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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FULL TIME: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace

By Will Griffee

Oliver Glasner's side have polished off an almost perfect away leg in Poland and barring disaster next week should be playing in the Europa Conference League final next month.

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Brilliant drama

By Will Griffee

Tom Collomosse at the City Ground:

Some game. Maybe there weren’t loads of goals or clear chances but that was brilliant drama. Cannot wait for next week.

Editorial use only. All images are copyright Every Second Media Limited. No images may be reproduced without prior permission. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lee Keuneke/Every Second Media/Shutterstock (16853411cc) Nottingham Forest fans in the stands celebrating Chris Wood Of Nottingham Forests goal during the Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa UEFA Europa League Semi-Final 1st leg match at the City Ground, West Bridgford, England on 30 April 2026. Credit: Lee Keuneke/Every Second Media Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa, UEFA Europa League, City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England - 30 Apr 2026

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: A fan of Aston Villa reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Nottingham Forest FC and Aston Villa FC at City Ground on April 30, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Editorial use only. All images are copyright Every Second Media Limited. No images may be reproduced without prior permission. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lee Keuneke/Every Second Media/Shutterstock (16853411bx) Chris Wood Of Nottingham Forest scores a GOAL 1-0 and celebrates during the Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa UEFA Europa League Semi-Final 1st leg match at the City Ground, West Bridgford, England on 30 April 2026. Credit: Lee Keuneke/Every Second Media Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa, UEFA Europa League, City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England - 30 Apr 2026

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FULL TIME: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa

By Will Griffee

Rocking All Over the World rings out at the City Ground and Forest have a crucial lead in the Europa League semi-final first leg. Next week they'll have to head to Villa Park to try and finish the job. Wood the scorer tonight from the spot - how glad they are to have him back and firing.

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Time running out for Villa

By Will Griffee

Nottingham Forest have held firm in the last five minutes and are heading for a 1-0 victory. Jadon Sancho manufactures a yard of space for himself on the edge of the box after collecting a Watkins pass but his shot is straight down Ortega's throat, that will probably be it.

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GOAL! Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace (Strand Larsen, 84 mins)

By Will Griffee

What a night for Palace! Strand Larsen's late strike ensures the Eagles have one foot (claw!?) in the final. Kamada breaks away with Sarr on the right and Strand Larsen on the left. He feeds the former Wolves man, who cuts in and then dinks a lovely finish beyond the advancing keeper.

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa (83 mins): Anderson nutmegs Rogers again!

By Will Griffee

Rogers can't believe it. For the second time in the game his England team-mate pops one through his legs. To make matters worse for the Villa star, it's part of a brilliant team move from Forest involving Gibbs-White who backheeled it before gathering a pass into the box and whipping in a dangerous cross. Forest look more likely to score again at the moment.

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa (79 mins)

By Will Griffee

Brilliant scenes at the City Ground when that penalty almost broke the net. These are great nights for the fans and it seems wild they're in a relegation battle in the Premier League.

Villa haven't mustered much of a response so far since the goal, as Anderson picks up the first yellow card of the game and McGinn's race is run - replaced by Sancho. Bogarde and Maatsen also come on.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot with Neco Williams and Nicolas Dominguez during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Nottingham Forest FC and Aston Villa FC at City Ground on April 30, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

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What was Digne thinking?

By Will Griffee

In a really tight game, that lapse of judgement, concentration or whatever you want to call it - is a really poor mistake. Emery will be seething inside but Villa now have 15 minutes to find an equaliser or head into the return leg a goal down.

Aston Villa's Lucas Digne (partially blocked) handles the ball in the penalty area resulting in a penalty to Nottingham Forest during the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Thursday April 30, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest has a shot which is handled by Lucas Digne of Aston Villa leading to a penalty being awarded during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Nottingham Forest FC and Aston Villa FC at City Ground on April 30, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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