Sunday , 16 August 2026

Swansea City AFC vs Nottingham Forest FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2020-21
Swansea City AFC
5 – 1
Full Time
Nottingham Forest FC
Sat 23 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Liberty Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+3'
Y 10' Carl Jenkinson
Y 69' Joe Worrall
Yan Dhanda 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Swansea City AFC vs Nottingham Forest FC — FA Cup at Liberty Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathan Hunt
  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Simon Beck
  • Referee Robert Madley

Head-to-Head

3
2
4
Swansea City AFC 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals Nottingham Forest FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-23 Swansea City AFC 5–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2020-11-29 Nottingham Forest FC 0–1 Swansea City AFC 2020-07-15 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Swansea City AFC 2019-09-14 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2019-03-30 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Swansea City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 5–1 W
16 Jan Barnsley FC A 2–0 W
09 Jan Stevenage FC A 2–0 W
02 Jan Watford FC H 2–1 W
30 Dec Reading FC H 0–0 D
26 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–0 W
Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Swansea City AFC A 1–5 L
20 Jan Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
16 Jan Millwall FC H 3–1 W
09 Jan Cardiff City FC H 1–0 W
02 Jan Preston North End FC A 1–0 W
29 Dec Stoke City FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nottingham Forest FC
Callum Hudson-Odoi 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Swansea City AFC and Nottingham Forest FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 7' The Wales Liam Cullen breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-0!
  • 10' Carl Jenkinson was booked on 10.
  • 15' Nottingham Forest FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' Another change for Swansea City AFC made on 20 minute. Wayne Routledge leaves to be changed by Jamal Lowe.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Swansea City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 29' Against the run of play, Matt Grimes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 34' Nottingham Forest FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 39' Conor Hourihane, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Swansea City AFC and Nottingham Forest FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' Cafu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fouad Bachirou at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' What composure from Anthony Knockaert! The France international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 61' A stunning finish from Matt Grimes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 65' Jay Fulton gets the nod from Swansea City AFC. He replaces Matt Grimes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Swansea City AFC! Jake Bidwell comes on to replace Marc Guehi.
  • 67' Liam Cullen doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Nottingham Forest FC player. Joe Worrall gets a Yellow card.
  • 74' Swansea City AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nottingham Forest FC backline.
  • 76' The whistle greets Connor Roberts as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Garrick.
  • 81' The 29-year-old Freddie Woodman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 84' Magnificent from Oliver Cooper! That is 11 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' It looks surprising Swansea City AFC does not make any changes. Joel Latibeaudiere has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yan Dhanda on 90.
  • With this win, Swansea City AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Swansea City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Cooper

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Hughton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Surridge 3
Connor Roberts 3
Sammy Ameobi 2
Matt Grimes 2
Liam Cullen 2
Joel Piroe 1
Andre Ayew 1
Cyrus Christie 1

Head to Head

2021-01-23 Swansea City AFC 5–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2020-11-29 Nottingham Forest FC 0–1 Swansea City AFC 2020-07-15 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Swansea City AFC 2019-09-14 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2019-03-30 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC

Swansea City AFC Form

2021-01-23 Swansea City AFC 5–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2021-01-16 Barnsley FC 0–2 Swansea City AFC W 2021-01-09 Stevenage FC 0–2 Swansea City AFC W 2021-01-02 Swansea City AFC 2–1 Watford FC W 2020-12-30 Swansea City AFC 0–0 Reading FC D 2020-12-26 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–2 Swansea City AFC W

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2021-01-23 Swansea City AFC 5–1 Nottingham Forest FC L 2021-01-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-01-16 Nottingham Forest FC 3–1 Millwall FC W 2021-01-09 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC W 2021-01-02 Preston North End FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2020-12-29 Stoke City FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9 Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for: Swansea City AFC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Swansea City AFC57% Draw24% Nottingham Forest FC19%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Swansea City AFC or Draw
80%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
43%
Swansea City AFC or Nottingham Forest FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Swansea City AFC40% Draw43% Nottingham Forest FC17%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC

Handicap Swansea City AFC covers Push Nottingham Forest FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 23% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.