Martim Fernandes' freak own goal gives Nottingham Forest hope of a first European semi-final in more than 40 years.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST were helped by a scarcely believable own goal on their Europa League trip to Porto. Martim Fernandes was the clumsy customer who put into his own net from all of 40 YARDS out for

Vitor Pereira hailed his team’s character as Nottingham Forest came from behind to earn a valuable 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at the City Ground. The Reds made it five unbeaten in all competitions thanks to Neco Williams’ equaliser cancelling out a Murillo own goal.

Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground.

Quarter-Final 1st Leg: Follow play-by-play updates and scores from the FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest FC, UEL Quarter-final first leg, right here

The third round of the UEFA Europa League group stage began with Braga, Lyon, Fenerbahçe, and Go Ahead Eagles - by turning over Aston Villa - as highlights. This Thursday (23rd) saw ten more matches. With a goal from Igor Jesus, Nottingham Forest won in ...

Statistical analysis of FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest. Porto dominate xG and shots but a Martim Fernandes own goal earns Forest a 1-1 draw.

Nottingham Forest pulled away from the relegation zone and plunged Tottenham further into crisis.