It was an action-packed draw at Turf Moor as Burnley and Nottingham Forest shared the points in a 1–1 result on Premier League Matchday 5. Both goals came inside the opening 20 minutes, with Neco Williams striking early for Forest before Jaidon Anthony equalized for Burnley.
Despite Forest dominating possession and chances, Burnley’s defensive resilience and big saves from Martin Dúbravka ensured the hosts avoided a third straight league defeat. For Forest, the wait for a first win in four matches continues, though their control of the game will give them positives to build on.
Final Score
Burnley 1–1 Nottingham Forest
Premier League — Matchday 5 of 38, Turf Moor, 20 September 2025
Goals
- Nottingham Forest — Neco Williams 2′
- Burnley — Jaidon Anthony 20′
Table note: Burnley end a three-game losing streak with a point, while Forest remain without a win in four.
Key Moments and Talking Points
- Early drama — Williams struck in the second minute, the fastest PL goal of the season.
- Quick reply — Anthony equalized on 20′ with a composed finish, continuing his strong early-season form.
- Forest dominance — 64% possession and 17 shots, but couldn’t break through a resilient Burnley.
- Burnley resilience — Dubravka made big saves late on, including in the final 15 minutes.
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
- 2′ Goal Forest 0–1 — Neco Williams smashes home from the right side.
- 5′–15′ Forest push on with possession. Gibbs-White central to attacks.
- 20′ Goal Burnley 1–1 — Jaidon Anthony equalizes with a clinical finish.
- 25′–45′ Chances at both ends. HT: 1–1.
- 46′–70′ Forest dominate possession but struggle to create clear openings.
- 71′–85′ Dubravka denies Forest with a series of saves. Burnley dangerous on set-pieces.
- 86′–90′+4 Both sides push for a winner, but defenses hold firm. FT: 1–1.
Confirmed Lineups
Burnley XI (5-4-1):
Dubravka; Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, Cullen, F. Luís, Anthony; L. Foster
Nottingham Forest XI (4-2-3-1):
Sels; N. Williams, Ni. Milenković, Morato, Zinchenko; D. Luiz, E. Anderson; N. Doye, Gibbs-White, Balekwa; C. Wood
Match Stats
- Shots: Burnley 12 – 17 Forest
- On Target: 5 – 8
- Possession: 36% – 64%
- Pass Accuracy: 76% – 89%
- Fouls: 12 – 11
- Corners: 4 – 5
Post-Match Insights
- Burnley have now gone 26 consecutive home games without conceding more than once, dating back to May 2024.
- Forest recorded 63.3% possession — their highest in a PL match since promotion in 2022.
- Jaidon Anthony now has 3 goals + 1 assist in his first 5 games, equalling Ashley Barnes’ 2019/20 start.
Player of the Match
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) — Equalized and remained Burnley’s main threat, nearly scoring a second just after half-time.
What’s Next
- Burnley: host Cardiff in the Carabao Cup, then face Manchester City in the Premier League.
- Nottingham Forest: turn to the Europa League vs Real Betis before hosting Sunderland in the PL.
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