Nottingham Forest Vs Liverpool, Premier League 2025-26: Reds Snatch Dramatic Late 1–0 Win

Liverpool survived a dismal display to snatch a dramatic 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring deep into stoppage time after having an earlier effort ruled out by VAR. Thoroughly outplayed for long spells by a resurgent Forest, Liverpool relied on last-ditch defending and resilience before Mac Allister finally struck from close range, a result that boosts their Champions League qualification hopes while leaving Forest rueing missed chances in their relegation fight.

Updated on: 23 February 2026 1:26 pm

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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham, England. | Photo: Nick Potts/PA via AP

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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, left, and Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha celebrate scoring their side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk reacts after his teammate Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, second left, celebrates with teammates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Nottingham Forest's head coach Vítor Pereira reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi shoots on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk heads the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool players jump during a free kick during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, left, and Nottingham Forest's Omari Hutchinson challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland