Match Report
33 points for Newcastle United W (6th), 30 for Nottingham Forest W (7th): a 3-point gap. Newcastle United W's recent output lagged their position: 10th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.5 goals per team per game, Newcastle United W ran at 1.45 scored and 1.14 conceded, Nottingham Forest W at 1.23 and 1.59.
Newcastle United W had not lost in 7 games.
5 meetings are on record — 3 won by Newcastle United W, 2 by Nottingham Forest W, 0 drawn, at 2.2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. 60% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Gateshead International Stadium, capacity 11,800, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Nottingham Forest W led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United W: Jordan Nobbs (90') · Nottingham Forest W: Alana Murphy (16')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United W 63% · Nottingham Forest W 37% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 2-4