How It Unfolded at Turf Moor
Burnley and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, leaving Forest manager Ange Postecoglou still waiting for his first win in charge. Forest got off to a dream start when Neco Williams scored inside the 2nd minute, a deflected effort from a corner catching Burnley off guard.
Burnley responded with intensity and found their equaliser in the 20th minute through Jaidon Anthony, whose tap-in came after a chaotic moment in Forest’s box. After that, the game settled into a rain-sodden midfield battle, with Forest generally controlling possession but unable to break through the Burnley defence.
Burnley pushed hard in the second half. Loum Tchaouna came closest when his free kick beat the keeper but crashed off the bar. Forest looked dangerous too: Igor Jesus had a header saved by Martin Dúbravka, who proved dependable under pressure.
Given the conditions and the early setback, Burnley will take the point as a small win for resilience. Forest, meanwhile, will feel they could have done more; the point ends a losing run but delays the quest for Postecoglou’s first win.
Why It Matters
This draw indicates that Forest are still finding their feet under Postecoglou. The early goal showed promise, but lapses and lack of killer instinct cost them a potentially clearer victory. For Burnley, the ability to respond early and hang on under pressure may build confidence, especially in tough matches.
What’s Next
Burnley return to action on Tuesday, 23 September when they host Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup. It’s a welcome break from league pressure and a chance for the squad to rotate and build confidence.
Nottingham Forest will be back at the City Ground on Saturday, 27 September as they face Sunderland in the Premier League. The home fixture presents a key opportunity for Postecoglou to finally notch his first win and build momentum.
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