Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE
After semi-final matters at home and abroad respectively, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest will shift the focus to picking up important Premier League points this afternoon. The Blues have made a managerial change since their last league fixture - a 3-0 loss to Brighton - with Calum McFarlane beginning his second spell as interim head coach by leading the club into an FA Cup final.
Today, he goes in search of his first Premier League win as Chelsea bid to end a run of five straight losses which has proven costly in the race for Champions League qualification. A poor season can still be salvaged somewhat with a trophy and a place in Europe, and the imminent returns of Reece James and Levi Colwill will serve as a massive boost in the home straight.
Forest, meanwhile, are three points clear of the relegation zone after a mixed Bank Holiday weekend but can move one step closer to survival with another positive result in west London. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest latest news
- GOAL! Awoniyi adds his second of the game
- Palmer has penalty saved by Sels
- GOAL! Igor Jesus doubles Forest's lead from the penalty spot
- GOAL! Awoniyi heads Forest in front after two minutes
Chelsea 0-3 Nottingham Forest
16:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Change for Chelsea sees Andrey Santos replace Lavia in the engine room.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's it. Chelsea are beaten and they're getting thrashed at their own place. Their wait for a league win over Forest at the Bridge since Forest were promoted back to the top flight goes on. This has been a brutal day.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-3 Nottingham Forest | Taiwo Awoniyi ‘ 51
16:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: AWONIYI AT THE DOUBLE!
Forest carve Chelsea open, Morgan Gibbs-White runs into space and squares for Taiwo Awoniyi who taps home.
VAR checking this.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: First Chelsea attack of the second half comes to nothing as Cucurella sends an effort into the skies after a corner was cleared to him.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: McAtee fizzes a pass into Gibbs-White and he does well to take the sting out the pass but Colwill is able to get to the ball first.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Anderson, Gibbs-White and Milenkovic are all on for Forest.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe lesser-spotted Levi Colwill comes on for his first appearance of the season.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea had a lifeline on the stroke of half-time but Cole Palmer had his penalty saved...
Cole Palmer's penalty is SAVED by Matz Sels! 😳 pic.twitter.com/8zjY9FM2gQ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2026
KICK-OFF!
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at Stamford Bridge and there have been changes for both sides.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIgor Jesus made no mistake from the spot...
Igor Jesus puts it away from the spot! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/yDgJii7u0e
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2026
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
16:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA dream start for Nottingham Forest...
What a start for Nottingham Forest! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/OFmCcq3NBH
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2026
Fan reaction
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSending our best wishes to Jesse Derry.
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 4, 2026
The 18-year-old was stretchered off after a head collision on his Premier League debut. pic.twitter.com/oyGHU4memx
Fan thoughts
16:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneInjuries or one unforeseen circumstance is always getting in the way of our young attackers breaking into the first team, it's so frustrating.
— 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟯 (@Ll3tte) May 4, 2026
Really pray Jesse Derry is okay.
Fan reaction: Derry message
16:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHope Jesse Derry is okay. That was a terrible clash of heads.
— Max Scott (@maxbscott) May 4, 2026
Such a sad way to end his first PL start for Chelsea. He was by far their biggest threat.
Speedy recovery 🙏
HALF-TIME
15:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's a poor penalty from Palmer. It's on target, of course, but it's a saveable distance away from the post and allows Sels to get there.
The afternoon goes from bad to worse for Chelsea who are staring down the barrel of defeat now.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+9 min: PALMER PENALTY SAVED!
Selz guessed correctly and got a strong right arm on the ball.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+8 min: Stamford Bridge rises as one to applaud Derry as he is replaced by Delap.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis stoppage in play has been very long and there is still concern for Derry as Delap readies himself.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Real concern here for Derry as the Chelsea medical staff take their time before moving the youngster onto a stretcher.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's a penalty to Chelsea but there is some real concern about Derry here, who took a head-on-head challenge and then went down.
Both he and Abbott are being treated now and a stretcher is being brought on.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: CHELSEA PENALTY!
Anthony Taylor points to the spot after a nasty clash of heads between Jesse Derry and Zach Abbott.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Chance for Chelsea to test Selz from a free-kick but Morata does well to meet Fernandez’s free-kick before Gusto has a swing which Selz catches.
Another VAR check for a penalty cleared after Bakwa had pulled Gusto down in the area.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Joao Pedro shows really good play as he takes on the Forest by himself. However, he tries to buy a cheap penalty but Anthony Taylor was not buying it.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Chelsea finding it tough in the middle with so many Forest bodies in the way. Derry does win a corner which comes to nothing as Yates wins a foul.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Short corner routine catches Chelsea out and McAtee strikes the ball cleanly but his effort hits team-mate Morato and flies over the bar.
Sanchez was rooted to the spot.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: Chelsea supporters appeal for a handball after Fernandez’s effort does hit the hand of Dominguez but it’s checked and cleared by VAR.
Derry then tests Selz with a rather weak effort before Forest win themselves a corner at the other end.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: McAtee picks out Jesus with a nice clipped pass, the Forest striker takes one touch to set himself before getting a shot away but Sanchez makes the save.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDerry just putting a new contact lens in.
"You're going to cry in a minute" is the Forest fans' reply.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: The stars are out this afternoon. Thiago Silva, Roberto Martinez and Thomas Tuchel all in attendance at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Yates with a risky decision to raise his arm into the face of Derry in the penalty box.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Positive play from Derry has, at least, garnered a reaction from the Chelsea supporters as they look to pull the team back into the game.
However, an attack breaks down with Palmer as he shows too much of the ball to Netz and then fouls the Forest defender.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJesse Derry learning the hard way, there, that he is still a way off being Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Gusto’s cross to the back post picks out Derry and he attempts a first time volley but can’t keep his effort down. Worth a try from the Chelsea youngster.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea's final-third quality desperately poor so far and that has been the difference.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Patient play from Chelsea as they try to force a way back into the game. A much-changed Forest defence is sticking tight, not allowing for any gaps to appear but Palmer does win a corner off Netz.
Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest
15:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Decent effort from Palmer after cutting in onto his left foot, however, his shot flies past the far post with Selz stranded.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea with it all to do now and only themselves to blame. 2-0 down and facing defeat unless they can dramatically turn this afternoon on its head.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-2 Nottingham Forest | Igor Jesus ‘14
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: NOTTINGHAM FOREST DOUBLE THEIR LEAD!
No mistake from Igor Jesus as he goes down the middle from the penalty spot.
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
15:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: NOTTINGHAM FOREST HAVE A PENALTY.
Gusto booked for pulling back Awoniyi.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat would have been a sublime goal from Chelsea. Derry keeps the ball from going out, finds Joao Pedro, whose lay-off for Enzo Fernandez allows the Argentine to whip it first time. But against the post.
Now at the other end we have a VAR check...
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
15:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Appeals for a Nottingham Forest penalty after Awoniyi goes down in the area. VAR will check this.
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
15:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Chelsea come close to scoring an equaliser but Enzo Fernandez’s effort smacks the base of the post. So unlucky.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMorato into the book for stopping a counter with a check on Joao Pedro. Chelsea with a free-kick chance now.
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Morato has an arm on the shoulder of Joao Pedro and is booked for bringing the Brazilian to the ground. Chelsea have a free-kick in a promising position...
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
15:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Fernandez tries to pick out Palmer’s run at the far post but gets a little too much on the pass and the ball drifts out of play.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
15:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA rapid start from Forest and it's their fans who are shrieking in celebration from the away end. Awoniyi attacked that ball into the box far better than anyone in blue sought to defend it.
Chelsea are duly punished.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest | Taiwo Awoniyi ‘ 2
15:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: GOALLLLLL
Nightmare start for Chelsea as they fall behind inside two minutes as Taiwo Awoniyi finds the back of the net with a fine header.
KICK-OFF!
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go!
As it stands
14:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneVictory for Chelsea will lift them up to seventh in the table - above west London rivals Brentford by virtue of a superior goal difference.
Forest can move six points clear of the relegation zone with a win.
HERE WE GO!
14:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at Stamford Bridge.
Kick-off is next.
Last time out
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSecond half goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto and Reece James sealed an impressive 3-0 win for Chelsea in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
None of the trio start this afternoon, though.
Last time out in #NFOCHE. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/w3xBGbmBM0
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 2, 2026
Why this game is a 3pm kick-off?
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea and Nottingham Forest have been assigned an abnormal kick-off time because the match had to be rescheduled.
It had originally been set to take place on Saturday, May 2, but such a kick-off time would have seen the match take place less than 48 hours after Forest’s Europa League semi-final first-leg against Aston Villa.
Roberto De Zerbi in attendance
14:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been spotted at Stamford Bridge.
His side face Chelsea here on May 19 in a fixture that could be crucial in their bid to stay in the Premier League.
Kick-off approaching in west London
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
Neto and Garnacho absences explained
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea have been dealt an injury blow ahead of kick-off against Nottingham Forest after Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho were left out of the squad.
Standard Sport understands both Neto and Garnacho missed out with knocks picked up in the lead-up to Monday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Around the grounds
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFriday
Leeds 3-1 Burnley
Saturday
Brentford 3-0 West Ham
Newcastle 3-1 Brighton
Wolves 1-1 Sunderland
Arsenal 3-0 Fulham
Sunday
Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace
Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool
Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham
Monday
Everton vs Man City
Team news reminder
14:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Fernandez, Derry; Joao Pedro.
Substitutes: Jorgensen, James, Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Andrey Santos, Essugo, Delap
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Abbott, Jair Cunha, Morato, Netz, Yates, Domínguez, McAtee, Bakwa, I. Jesus, Awoniyi.
Substitutes: Ortega; Williams, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Da Silva Moreira, Lucca, Hutchinson, Milenkovic.
Watch: Chelsea squad arrive
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Blues are here! 👊#CFC | #CHENFO pic.twitter.com/o7F4YbJv5D
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 4, 2026
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
14:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis feels a real opportunity for Jesse Derry to shine, on his full debut. A much-changed Forest team means potentially a defence he can run at and really ask questions of.
Fan reaction
14:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJesse Derry starting things you love to see
— Ⓜ️ (@CFC_M10) May 4, 2026
Go smash it. deserves every minute he gets
Better than having garnacho starting
Fan thoughts: Derry chance
14:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf Jesse Derry performs well today, it’s going to be a long day for 49.
— 2True📺 (@2true_tv) May 4, 2026
Fan reaction: Derry starts
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneExcited to see Jesse Derry play today 🤛💙 #CHENFR #CHENOT
— CFCRomanEra⚽️🏆 (@cfcforever_) May 4, 2026
Forest ring the changes
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneVitor Pereira has made EIGHT changes for Nottingham Forest's clash against Chelsea.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, Chris Wood, Neco Williams and Nikola Milenkovic are all on the bench at Stamford Bridge.
One eye on the Europa League semi-final second leg, clearly.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDom Smith is in position at Stamford Bridge to deliver his immediate reaction to the Chelsea team news!
🗣 "Some really interesting selection calls that Calum McFarlane has made."@MrDomSmith gives his thoughts on the #CFC team news!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) May 4, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/Wu4sCrsp1h#CHENFO pic.twitter.com/6FXa7sezqd
Nottingham Forest team in full
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest XI: Sels; Abbott, Jair Cunha, Morato, Netz, Yates, Domínguez, McAtee, Bakwa, I. Jesus, Awoniyi.
Substitutes: Ortega; Williams, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Da Silva Moreira, Lucca, Hutchinson, Milenkovic.
Chelsea team in full
13:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Fernandez, Derry; Joao Pedro.
Substitutes: Jorgensen, James, Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Andrey Santos, Essugo, Delap.
CONFIRMED NOTTINGHAM FOREST TEAM NEWS
13:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the visitors this afternoon...
Today's XI. 📋 pic.twitter.com/k4ttuuTHNB
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) May 4, 2026
CONFIRMED CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
13:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Chelsea team selected by Calum McFarlane...
Your XI. ✊#CFC | #CHENFO pic.twitter.com/uh3CUfwhDJ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 4, 2026
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest live - team news imminent
13:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Pereira weighs up rotation after Emery decision
13:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnai Emery made SEVEN changes to his Aston Villa side for their defeat to Tottenham yesterday evening, clearly with one eye on the Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.
Will Vitor Pereira do the same?
His side have less time to prepare for the massive European showdown.
Mixed weekend for Forest
13:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest are the last of the relegation candidates to play this weekend.
A defeat for West Ham as kept them at bay, but Leeds have moved four points clear and Tottenham are now only two points behind.
McFarlane hits back at Palmer criticism amid Chelsea 'disagreement'
13:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCalum McFarlane says he disagrees with “the narrative that Cole Palmer isn’t playing well” for Chelsea.
Palmer has endured an injury-ravaged season, scoring just five non-penalty goals and registering three assists in 29 appearances.
Plenty of pundits have opined that his performances have fallen below the level of his first two seasons at Chelsea.
Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City in September 2023 and hit the ground running for the Blues, but his inconsistent form this term means there is some doubt over whether he will be named in Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
No Enzo Fernandez issue amid Madrid trip
13:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCalum McFarlane has “no issue” with Enzo Fernandez’s decision to spend time in Madrid on his days off this week despite last month’s club ban for comments seen by many as an invitation for Real Madrid to buy him from Chelsea.
Fernandez missed April’s games against Port Vale and Manchester City after the club imposed a two-game ban on him following multiple comments he had made in public interviews while away on international duty with Argentina in March.
The midfielder’s conduct was seen as a flirtation with Los Blancos.
The three stars who can save Chelsea season
13:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea are all but out of contention to qualify for the Champions League yet European football of some sort is still attainable — and the added carrot of an FA Cup trophy to battle for in next month’s final leaves interim him coach Calum McFarlane and his young and much-criticised squad with plenty to fight for in the final weeks of the campaign.
Turning a poor season around is impossible now, but ending strongly and potentially with silverware is still possible.
It requires Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho to step up. All three are capable attacking players who have fallen on hard times for a variety of reasons.
Predicted Chelsea XI
13:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCalum McFarlane is expected to go strong with his line-up for the visit of in-form Nottingham Forest.
Malo Gusto could drop to the bench if Reece James is fit enough to start.
The interim head coach has a decision to make out wide, where he could select Cole Palmer on the right wing or could instead persist with Pedro Neto on that flank and use Palmer centrally.
McFarlane may use Romeo Lavia alongside Moises Caicedo or could instead pick Andrey Santos as the Ecuadorian’s midfield partner.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
How Calum McFarlane tactics tweak helped star hit form
13:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt appears highly unlikely that Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez gets as easy a ride between the sticks against Vitor Pereira’s Forest as he did when tasked with keeping Ange Postecoglou’s toothless side at bay.
That challenge will appeal to the Spaniard, who will feel full of confidence.
Chelsea’s grim form towards the end of Liam Rosenior’s reign is far from forgotten, but the performance against Leeds in the first match under the returning interim head coach Calum McFarlane was noticeably better and the goalkeeper played his part.
Read Dom Smith's Chelsea preview here!
Today's settings
13:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStamford Bridge has been a happy hunting ground for Nottingham Forest since their promotion as they have not lost on any of their last three visits.
Chelsea have struggled at home outside of the FA Cup, with their last Premier League win here coming against West Ham at the end of January when they fought back from 2-0 down.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest latest match odds
13:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea to win: 8/13
Nottingham Forest to win: 7/2
Draw: 12/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
12:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea wins: 42
Nottingham Forest wins: 27
Draws: 32
Score prediction
12:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCalum McFarlane got the Blues back on song in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend, and he will be hoping for a repeat performance in a bid to end the season strongly.
Chelsea to win, 2-1.
Nottingham Forest team news
12:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMurillo, Jair Cunha, Dan Ndoye and Ibrahim Sangare are all doubtful for Nottingham Forest after Vitor Pereira admitted he was unsure if any of his injured players would return here.
Ola Aina was substituted in the second half against Aston Villa after receiving treatment, but there is hope he will be fit to face his former club.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, though, has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Chelsea team news: Double defensive boost
12:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReece James and Levi Colwill could be in contention to feature after returning to team training.
Estevao is out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, joining Jamie Gittens and Filip Jorgensen on the sidelines.
How to watch
12:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 2.30pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the SkyGo app.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE
12:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest.
It's a huge game for both teams at opposite ends of the Premier League table. The Blues are bidding to keep pace in the race for Europe, while Forest are out to pull away from the relegation zone.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3pm BST from Stamford Bridge. Stick with us!
