Awoniyi scores first goal of season as Forest remain third in EPL

Taiwo Awoniyi scores the third and final goal in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderer in their English Premier League (EPL) clash. 

The Super Eagles striker’s stoppage time goal wrapped up an emphatic victory for surprise package Forest, who demolished Wolves at the Molineux on Monday.

Awoniyi scored deep into added time after James Ward-Prowse cut a pass over to him with the goal-gaping, and the striker rolled the ball into the net.

The strike was the 27-year-old’s first goal since February 2024.

It was an emotional scene for Awoniyi, who dropped to his knees in celebration and relief.

Persistent injury concerns have hampered the striker’s playing time and form since he scored in a 2-0 win over West Ham United almost a year ago.

Before Awoniyi’s goal, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood had emphasised the dominance of Forest with their goals.

The victory is Forest’s 12th of the season, which takes the team to an improbable third position on the table.

They are level on points, with Arsenal in second place and four points ahead of Chelsea in fourth.