Nottingham Forest produced a sensational 7-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, a result that stunned fans and sent shockwaves through the league.
The match was highlighted by a sensational performance from Chris Wood, who scored a brilliant hat-trick, taking his season tally to an impressive 16 goals.
While Chris Wood stole the headlines with his hat-trick, Morgan Gibbs-White played the role of the true playmaker for Forest. In celebration of his 100th appearance for the club, Gibbs-White scored a goal, assisted another, won a penalty, and dictated the tempo of the game with an unforgettable performance.
Gibbs-White’s presence was so influential that Tariq Lamptey fouled him in the box to set up Wood’s third goal from the penalty spot. The match began with a touch of misfortune for Brighton as a cross from Gibbs-White caused an own goal from Lewis Dunk, putting Forest 1-0 up early on.
Not long after, Gibbs-White doubled Forest’s advantage with a bullet header off a well-delivered Anthony Elanga corner. Wood then got on the scoresheet with a header before converting his second goal, tapping in from another assist by Elanga. The game was essentially sealed when Wood converted from the penalty spot to make it 5-0.
Brighton’s defensive collapse allowed Neco Williams and Jota Silva to add two more goals, completing the 7-0 humiliation. The scoreline was not only a testament to Forest’s attacking brilliance but also represented their largest-ever Premier League win.
This emphatic victory provides a major boost to Forest’s survival hopes, reinforcing their position in the league with a dominating performance that will be remembered for years to come.