The Bees took the lead in the 30th minute when Nikola Milenković turned Dango Ouattara’s dangerous cross into his own net, giving Brentford a fortunate but valuable advantage before half time.
Nottingham Forest tried to fight their way back into the contest, enjoying more possession and creating opportunities, but their poor finishing continued to let them down.
Brentford eventually punished them in the 76th minute. Jaidon Anthony delivered a cross into the box, and Igor Thiago finished from close range to make it 2–0 and put the result beyond doubt.
Forest had chances but lacked the clinical edge needed to get back into the game, while Brentford showed greater efficiency when it mattered.
FULL TIME: BRENTFORD 2–0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Nikola Milenković (OG) 30′
Igor Thiago 76′
A much needed victory for Brentford, but another disappointing result for Nottingham Forest.
What is going wrong with Nottingham Forest in front of goal?