Nottingham Forest’s surprising victory over Chelsea on May 4, 2026 deepens the latter’s struggles in the Premier League standings. The score was 3-1, marking Chelsea’s sixth consecutive defeat, their worst run since 1993. This result boosts Nottingham Forest’s hopes of avoiding relegation.
Nottingham Forest now sits six points behind Chelsea in sixteenth place, with three games remaining. Chelsea is currently ninth, just one point above Sunderland in twelfth place. Taiwo Awoniyi scored two goals for Nottingham Forest, while Joao Pedro scored Chelsea’s first goal in six matches.
Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane faces criticism as the team continues to struggle. Morgan Gibbs-White had to leave the match due to a head injury, adding to the team’s woes.
Key statistics:
- Nottingham Forest won 3-1 against Chelsea.
- This marks Chelsea’s sixth consecutive defeat.
- Chelsea is currently in ninth place with only one point above Sunderland.
- Nottingham Forest is six points behind Chelsea with three games left.
- Taiwo Awoniyi scored two goals for Nottingham Forest.
Liam Twomey questioned whether this Chelsea side could be on course for their worst league position this century. Paul Taylor noted that Nottingham Forest has created a six-point cushion between themselves and West Ham with their recent win.
The next match for Chelsea is against Liverpool on May 9, while Nottingham Forest will face Aston Villa in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on May 7.
