Nottingham Forest Vs Fenerbahce, Europa League 2025-26: Tricky Trees Reach Round Of 16 With 4-2 Aggregate

Nottingham Forest edged past Fenerbahce to reach the Europa League round of 16, winning 4-2 on aggregate after a 1-2 defeat at the City Ground on Thursday. Kerem Akturkoglu’s brace for Fenerbahce, including a second-half penalty, briefly put Forest on edge despite their 3-0 first-leg lead, but Callum Hudson-Odoi’s strike late in the match ensured progression. Forest survived a nervy second leg, with defensive lapses and missed chances from Fenerbahce, including Omari Hutchinson’s late run stopped by goalkeeper Tarik Cetin. Nottingham Forest will now face either FC Midtjylland or Real Betis in the last 16.

Updated on: 27 February 2026 2:22 pm

Europa League: Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce's Marco Asensio, second from right, and teammates react after the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Europa League: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest

Fenerbahce's N'Golo Kante, left, and Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams battle for the ball during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England | Photo: Jacob King/PA via AP

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Europa League Soccer: Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Europa League Soccer: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi scores during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce's Sidiki Cherif, left, and Nottingham Forest's Jair Cunha during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Jacob King/PA via AP

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UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams, left, and Fenerbahce's Mert Muldur during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Jacob King/PA via AP

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Britain Europa League Soccer: Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, left, and Fenerbahce's N'Golo Kante in action during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Britain Europa League Soccer: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams, left, and Fenerbahce's Kerem Akturkoglu in action during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP

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Fenerbahce's Kerem Akturkoglu, left, scores during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Jacob King/PA via AP

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Fenerbahce's Archie Brown removes a flare thrown on the pitch during the Europa League knockout phase play-off second leg match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP