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Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest FC are two football clubs that have a rich history in English football. The two sides have played against each other in numerous occasions and each encounter has always been a thrilling experience for football fans. In this article, we will delve into the history of the two clubs and analyze their recent performances in the Championship.
Brentford FC was founded in 1889 and is based in the Brentford area of London. The club has a rich history in English football and has played in various divisions throughout their history. Brentford FC currently plays in the Championship, which is the second tier of English football. The club has been a consistent performer in the Championship over the past few seasons and has come close to achieving promotion to the Premier League on a number of occasions.
Nottingham Forest FC, on the other hand, was founded in 1865 and is based in Nottingham. The club has a rich history and has won numerous domestic and European titles in their history. Nottingham Forest FC is considered one of the greatest teams in English football history due to their success under legendary manager Brian Clough in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The club currently plays in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League in 1999.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters between Brentford and Nottingham Forest, the two sides have faced each other 44 times. Brentford has won 13 of those matches, while Nottingham Forest has emerged victorious on 21 occasions. The remaining 10 matches have ended in draws. The last time the two sides met was in February 2021, where Brentford won 3-1 at home.
Brentford FC had a fantastic start to the 2020/21 Championship season, winning their first seven matches of the campaign. The club’s excellent start to the season saw them climb to the top of the league table, and they looked like genuine promotion contenders. However, Brentford’s form dipped in the second half of the season, and they failed to achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League. The club finished in third place and had to settle for a place in the Championship playoffs. Brentford faced Swansea City in the playoff final, but they were unable to secure promotion to the Premier League, losing 2-0 at Wembley Stadium.
Despite their disappointment in the playoffs, Brentford has continued to be a strong team in the Championship this season. The club currently sits in fifth place in the league table and is just two points off the automatic promotion places. Brentford has been in excellent form in recent weeks, winning five of their last six matches. The team’s success has been built on their solid defense, which has conceded just 29 goals this season, the second-lowest in the league.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has struggled in the Championship this season. The club has been in the bottom half of the table for most of the season and is currently in 16th place. Nottingham Forest has won just 12 matches this season, drawing 12 and losing 15. The team’s struggles can be attributed to their lack of goals, as they have scored just 34 goals in 39 matches, the second-lowest in the league.
Nottingham Forest’s poor form this season has led to the dismissal of manager Chris Hughton in March 2021. The club appointed former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder as their new boss, hoping to turn their fortunes around. Wilder has a good track record in the Championship, having guided Sheffield United to two promotions in three seasons. However, Wilder has been unable to make an immediate impact at Nottingham Forest, as the team has won just one of their last six matches under his leadership.
