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Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to move up to sixth
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the Premier League at Gtech Community Stadium.
Nikola Milenkovic put the hosts ahead in the first half when his attempted block sent the ball into his own net.
Igor Thiago sealed the win in the 76th minute, scoring his second goal in three days.
Brentford had been waiting five games for a win against Forest.
The victory lifted Brentford to sixth, while Forest remained 19th and in the relegation zone.
Forest had more shots but struggled to test Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, and their best chance was a Ryan Yates header that went over.
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to move up to sixth in the Premier League.
Nikola Milenkovic put the hosts ahead with an own goal on the half-hour mark.
Igor Thiago scored in the 76th minute to seal the win.
Forest had more shots but failed to score, and their defeat left them 19th.
- Who
- Brentford beat Nottingham Forest.
- What
- Brentford won 2-0 in the Premier League.
- When
- The match was reported on 31 October 2026.
- Where
- Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
- Why
- Brentford's goals came from a Nikola Milenkovic own goal and an Igor Thiago strike.
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Brentford confirmed Fábio Carvalho would be out through injury until after the November international break.
Nikola Milenkovic inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to give Brentford the lead.
Igor Thiago scored Brentford's second goal.
Brentford's 2-0 win moved them up to sixth, while Forest were left 19th.
- Final score
- Brentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest
- Brentford's opener
- Nikola Milenkovic own goal, half-hour mark
- Second goal
- Igor Thiago, 76th minute
- Brentford's league position
- Sixth
- Nottingham Forest's league position
- 19th
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