Jay Dasilva ends 25-year wait as Coventry beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground

Coventry City defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground in a Premier League fixture on September 19, 2026, with Jay Dasilva scoring in the 55th minute. Nottingham Forest had a late attempt disallowed for offside.

Dasilva’s strike was Coventry’s first Premier League goal in 25 years, ending a drought that dated back to Mustapha Hadji’s strike on May 5, 2001, and it was the club’s first top-flight win since their promotion. The club had lost their opening four Premier League matches and entered the game without having scored.

The goal came from a long, searching pass from Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from inside his own box that picked out his wingback; Dasilva finished centrally in the 55th minute, with Rushworth credited with a rare goalkeeper assist.

Nottingham Forest produced a late reply that was ruled out for offside. The report states Forest have replaced their manager this season by appointing Oliver Glasner but have continued to struggle, sitting 12th in the league with just two wins.

The article also notes that Frank Lampard enjoyed one of the best Championship campaigns but has struggled in the English top flight, and it says a win over Forest might be a turning point for the club and him.

The 1-0 victory provided Coventry City with their first points of the Premier League campaign after four defeats without scoring, while Nottingham Forest remain 12th with two wins.