Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on May 5, 2026, in a Premier League match. Cole Palmer missed a penalty for the hosts, which proved costly as Forest secured the win.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira made eight changes to his starting lineup, with the team focusing on their upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa on Thursday. Despite the rotated squad, Forest took the lead in the first half through a goal from Chris Wood, who capitalized on a defensive error.
Chelsea pushed for an equalizer in the second half and were awarded a penalty after a foul on Nicolas Jackson. However, Cole Palmer's spot-kick was saved by Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, keeping the visitors ahead. Chelsea were unable to find a way back into the match, and Forest held on for a crucial three points.
The defeat leaves Chelsea in mid-table, while Nottingham Forest's victory boosts their chances of European qualification. Forest will now turn their attention to the Europa League semi-final second leg at Aston Villa on May 7.
