Nottingham Forest lose to Fenerbahçe but secure Europa League last-16 spot | OneFootball

Even though they were defeated 2-1 by Fenerbahçe this Thursday at City Ground, Nottingham Forest secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League round of 16.

With two goals from Kerem Akturkoglu, the Turkish team won in regular time, while Callum Hudson-Odoi scored for the home side. However, on aggregate, the team led by Vítor Pereira came out on top 4-2, as they had already won the first leg 3-0.

Match Situation

Having qualified, Forest now awaits the draw to find out their opponent in the round of 16 of the competition.

📋 Match Summary

🔴NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 X 2 FENERBAHÇE 🟡

🏆 Competition: Europa League 🏟️ Venue: City Ground 📅 Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽Kerem Akturkoglu, 21′ 1st half (Fenerbahçe) ⚽Kerem Akturkoglu, 03′ 2nd half (Fenerbahçe) ⚽Callum Hudson-Odoi, 24′ 2nd half (Forest)

How was the match?

At the 21st minute of the first half, on a counterattack, Sidiki Cherif advanced to the edge of the box and crossed to Akturkoglu, who controlled and finished to open the scoring at City Ground.

Right at the first minute of the second half, Fenerbahçe was awarded a penalty after Jair fouled Akturkoglu. The number 9 himself took the penalty and converted, giving goalkeeper Ortega no chance as he guessed the wrong side.

Forest responded at the 24th minute of the second half. After a cross from Ola Aina, Hudson-Odoi controlled and finished with his left foot to reduce the deficit on the scoreboard.

Upcoming Matches

Nottingham Forest

Brighton vs Forest | English Championship Date and time: March 1, at 11:00 AM (Brasília time) Venue: American Express Stadium

Fenerbahçe

Antalyaspor vs Fenerbahçe | Turkish Championship Date and time: March 1, at 2:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Antalya Stadium

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