Forest Dominate Ipswich in 4-2 Victory, Strengthen Top-Four Push
What a night of football at Portman Road! Nottingham Forest came into this match knowing they had an opportunity to tighten their grip on a Champions League spot, and they did not disappoint. A ruthless first-half display saw them dismantle an Ipswich side struggling to escape the relegation zone, sealing a commanding 4-2 victory.
The game kicked off with Ipswich showing early signs of promise, but things quickly unraveled. The deadlock was broken in the 35th minute when Nikola Milenković pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired home. Just two minutes later, the visitors doubled their lead through a brilliant solo effort from Anthony Elanga. Picking up a pass from Elliot Anderson, Elanga made a surging run from midfield before slotting the ball past Ipswich’s keeper with precision. And before Ipswich could regroup, Elanga struck again in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 3-0 before halftime. The hosts were left shell-shocked.
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Ipswich finally found some life late in the game. Jens Cajuste gave the home crowd something to cheer about with a well-placed strike in the 82nd minute. But Forest were quick to respond, with Jota Silva restoring the three-goal cushion just five minutes later, thanks to an assist from the ever-impressive Morgan Gibbs-White. A stoppage-time goal from George Hirst gave Ipswich a small consolation, but it was too little, too late.
For Ipswich, this loss extends their miserable run in 2025, keeping them in 18th place and deep in relegation danger. Kieran McKenna’s side showed some fight towards the end, but defensive mistakes proved too costly. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest’s relentless attack and well-organized play showcased why they are real contenders for a top-four finish. With this win, they move just one point behind Arsenal, keeping their Champions League dream alive.
Elanga was undoubtedly the star of the show with his brace, but credit must also go to Gibbs-White and Anderson, who orchestrated the midfield brilliantly. Forest fans will be buzzing after this result, while Ipswich will have to regroup quickly if they want to keep their survival hopes alive. What a game!
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