Nottingham Forest Without Awoniyi Lose To Brighton

Taiwo Awoniyi’s absence in the Nottingham Forest Line up on Saturday must have made an impact as the side lost, 2-3 against Brighton.

Anthony Elanga had headed Forest in front early on, but Evan Ferguson levelled before Pedro’s double.

He was called upon in the first half to replace the injured Ansu Fati and scored deep into injury time with a header, then after the break from the penalty spot to put the Seagulls 3-1 ahead.

Forest pulled one back with Morgan Gibbs-White scoring a penalty after a video assistant referee (VAR) review, and Lewis Dunk was shown two yellow cards in 12 seconds and sent off for protesting too vigorously.

The final whistle was greeted by wild celebrations from Roberto de Zerbi and his staff, and the Brighton boss said it was a result of the difficulties his side had faced in recent matches.