Nottingham Forest boosted their Premier League survival hopes as a priceless 3-1 victory over Brighton lifted them out of the relegation zone at a joyous City Ground.
Forest’s winless run threatened to increase to 12 video games when 18-12 months-previous Facundo Buonanotte’s gave Brighton the lead after Brennan Johnson had seen his early penalty saved by Seagulls stopper Jason Steele.
Brighton dominated the primary half however Forest grabbed a lifeline on the stroke of half-time when Renan Lodi’s cross was became the Brighton internet by Lewis Dunk.
It proved to be the catalyst Steve Cooper’s battling aspect wanted as they went forward via Danilo’s nicely-taken strike earlier than Morgan Gibbs-White’s stoppage-time penalty sealed a significant victory.
Forest’s first win since February 5 strikes them out of the underside three, a degree away from 18th-place Leicester, with 5 video games remaining to avoid wasting their high-flight standing.
For Brighton, defeat dents their bid for European qualification and leaves them in eighth place, 10 factors outdoors the highest 4.
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What’s subsequent?
Nottingham Forest journey to Brentford on Saturday, kick-off 3pm, whereas Brighton host Wolves on the identical day, additionally a 3pm kick-off.
Nottingham Forest’s remaining fixtures
April 29: Brentford (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 8: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, stay on Sky Sports
May 13: Chelsea (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 20: Arsenal (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm
May 28: Crystal Palace (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Brighton’s remaining fixtures
April 29: Wolves (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 4: Man Utd (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, stay on Sky Sports
May 8: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm
May 13: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 18: Newcastle (A) – Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm
May 21: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 2pm
May 24: Man City (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, stay on Sky Sports
May 28: Aston Villa (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
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