Mac Allister’s 97th-Minute Strike Seals Dramatic 1-0 Victory for Liverpool at Nottingham Forest
February 22, 2026
230d agoLiverpool clinched a dramatic 1–0 away win at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest thanks to a last-gasp goal from Alexis Mac Allister deep into stoppage time. For much of the contest, Forest were arguably the more threatening side, particularly in the first half when they created several openings and forced saves, but they couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Liverpool looked subdued for long periods and struggled to carve out clear chances until the closing stages.
The decisive moment came in the 97th minute, when a chaotic sequence following a long throw from Joe Gomez eventually fell to Mac Allister, who bundled the ball over the line to secure the victory.
An earlier Liverpool goal by Mac Allister had been ruled out for handball before VAR confirmed the late winner stood after a check. Forest will feel hard done by, having dominated large spells and missed opportunities to take the lead, particularly in the first half.
For Forest, this match was another example of their resilience under new manager Vítor Pereira, coming off the back of a morale-boosting midweek European result. They pressed well, showed energy and commitment, and at times looked the more cohesive unit, but lacked that final killer touch in the final third. In contrast, Liverpool’s performance was more subdued and nervy than their fans would have hoped, though the late winner keeps them pushing for important points as they chase a top-four spot.
Overall, this tight encounter at the City Ground underscored both Forest’s spirited fight to retain their Premier League status and Liverpool’s continued ability to grind out results even on difficult nights. For Forest supporters it was a frustrating afternoon, while Liverpool will take a crucial three points — albeit in dramatic fashion.
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