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FC·ANALYSIS·May 4, 2026 12:24 PM ET

Nottingham Forest ride five-win surge to safety, eye European semi-final

Forest soar above the drop with a Euro semi looming.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 301 min read
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What happened: A viral fan post celebrates Nottingham Forest's run of five straight wins and 10 matches unbeaten in the Premier League. The club now sits six points clear of the relegation zone and above the traditional 40-point safety mark. Forest are also preparing for a European semi-final on Thursday.

Why it matters: The form swing flips Forest's season narrative from drop-zone worry to continental contender, with safety effectively secured and silverware in reach. Their recent win at Stamford Bridge over Chelsea underscored how steeply the trajectory has turned. A deep European run would reshape the club's summer planning and recruitment leverage.

What to watch: Watch Thursday's European semi-final first leg for whether Forest can convert league form into a final berth. Remaining Premier League fixtures will confirm mathematical safety and any late push up the table.

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