Coventry seal first PL win in 25 years at Forest amid VAR controversy

Coventry seal first PL win in 25 years at Forest amid VAR controversy. Coventry earned their first Premier League victory in 25 years after Jay Dasilva’s winner and a controversial disallowed Nottingham Forest equaliser saw the promoted side win 1-0 at the City Ground.

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Nottingham Forest 0 Coventry City 1 J Dasilva (55'55th minute) Watch match highlights Close Latest Premier League Odds Get Sky SportsGet a NOW Sports Membership Watch Live Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry: Jay Dasilva's winner gives Sky Blues first Premier League win in 25 years Report and free match highlights as Coventry earn first Premier League win of season with 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest; Jay Dasilva's second-half winner ends Sky Blues' 25-year wait for top-flight goal and win; Forest saw Igor Jesus' late equaliser controversially disallowed by VAR Saturday 19 September 2026 19:47, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jay Dasilva gives Coventry the lead in their Premier League match at Nottingham Forest Coventry earned their first Premier League victory in 25 years after Jay Dasilva’s winner and a controversial disallowed Nottingham Forest equaliser saw the promoted side win 1-0 at the City Ground.

Skip to main content Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City; Premier League FTFull Time AETAfter Extra Time LIVEThis is a live match. ETExtra Time HTHalf Time Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player VAR rules out Forest’s equaliser after spotting a foul by Igor Jesus on Coventry's Caleb Yirenkyi in the build-up It was the second goal Forest have had disallowed at home this season after Neco Williams had a goal chalked off in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham.

As it happened | Teams | Stats | Watch FREE PL highlightsLatest news and rumours: Forest | CoventryGot Sky? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Coventry's Bobby Thomas clears a shot from Igor Jesus as Forest trail Forest's defeat means Oliver Glasner's side are yet to score or win at home in any competition this season. Dasilva's first goal in 127 Coventry appearances moves the Sky Blues off the foot of the table and inside the relegation zone on goal difference, while Forest sit 12th.

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Nottingham Forest fixturesCoventry fixtures Play Super 6! Frank Lampard's side needed a late VAR intervention to end their long wait for victory after Forest substitute Igor Jesus saw an 86th-minute equaliser ruled out. Latest Sky Sports deals or stream Premier League games with no contract📺The controversial call against Coventry meant Dasilva's 55th-minute goal, assisted by goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, ended the Sky Blues' pointless and goalless start to the season. Forest had 14 attempts in the first half but were undone just 10 minutes after half-time as Rushworth's pinpoint long ball found Dasilva, who took a superb touch to beat Daniel Munoz before firing coolly beyond Matz Sels.

The key moments from the City Ground1: FOREST SHOT ON TARGET! Lovely interplay between the Coventry forwards leads to Brandon Thomas-Asante having a low shot which is easily saved by Sels. Jesus pounces as Yirenkyi fails to clear, but VAR spot that Jesus had made contact on the Coventry midfielder before scoring and the goal is disallowed. Referee Jarred Gillett was sent to the pitchside monitor, where he adjudged Jesus had fouled Caleb Yirenkyi before finishing from close range inside the area.

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Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? The visitors also needed a superb 76th-minute Bobby Thomas goalline clearance to deny Jesus an equaliser. James McAtee hits a controlled, powerful volley which is straight at Rushworth. Neco Williams has a powerful drive from outside the box which is straight at Rushworth. HALF-TIME: There were 20 shots in the first half – the most attempts in the first half of a Premier League game with no goals since Brentford vs Liverpool (24) in January 2025.

The visitors score their first league goal of the season as Rushworth finds Dasilva, who takes one touch before producing a composed finish. Thomas superbly hooks away Jesus' chipped effort off the line. Around Sky Upgrade to get all of Sky Sports, including 1500 live football matches this season Not got Sky?

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