Brentford Beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 as Milenkovic Deflections Haunt Halloween Fixture

Brentford secured a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their 100th Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, but the scoreline hardly reflected the balance of play. Forest dominated with 15 shots to Brentford's six, yet both goals came from heavy deflections off defender Nikola Milenkovic. The first was officially credited as an own goal, while the second also redirected past goalkeeper Matz Sels. This extends Forest's miserable run to six straight defeats in matches played on Halloween, sparking talk of a curse. The result pushes Brentford up the table and deepens Forest's frustration, as their attacking struggles continue despite creating chances. With key players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood unable to convert, manager Nuno Espírito Santo faces pressure to turn performances into points. Forest's next fixture becomes crucial to halt the slide and restore confidence.