Nottingham Forest's Worst Nightmare Is Now A Reality

What started as a Cinderella season for Nottingham Forest is quickly turning into a horror show. After narrowly avoiding relegation last year, Forest came into this campaign with something to prove and for most of the season, they delivered. They’ve spent over 90% of the season inside the Premier League’s top four, defying all expectations and becoming the feel-good story of the year.

But now, the dream is starting to slip. A 2–0 loss to Brentford has dropped them to sixth in the table, and their Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread. What was once a magical run now feels like a race against time.

Still, no one can deny the impact Nottingham Forest has made. They’ve played fearless football, and stunned giants. But unless they turn things around fast, this fairytale might not get its happy ending.

With the way the table is shaping up, it’s looking more and more likely that their final match of the season against Chelsea, will be the decider for that coveted last Champions League spot. One game. One shot at history.

Whether they make it or fall just short, Forest’s season has already been unforgettable. But after coming this far, finishing outside the top four would feel like a heartbreak no one saw coming.