In a historic Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon, Super Eagles star Ola Aina played a huge part as Nottingham Forest demolished Brighton & Hove Albion 7-0 at the City Ground, marking their biggest league win in 34 years.

The Nigerian defender was at the heart of this record-breaking performance, displaying his immense skill and leadership throughout the match, Footballrover reports.

But how did he and his teammates pull off this extraordinary result?

Read on to discover the key moments and stats behind Forest’s astonishing victory.

Ola Aina’s stellar display in Nottingham Forest’s record-breaking win

Ola Aina was on the pitch for the entire 90 minutes, contributing significantly to Forest’s dominant performance.

With 59 touches and an impressive 89% pass accuracy, the 28-year-old delivered an exceptional display in defence.

He made three successful dribbles, six clearances, five recoveries, and won four ground duels. Aina’s all-around contribution helped Forest seal an unforgettable 7-0 win.

Nottingham Forest’s 34-Year Premier League Record

According to Optajoe, Nottingham Forest’s stunning victory against Brighton marked their largest league win since a 7-0 win over Chelsea in April 1991.

This was Brighton’s worst league defeat since a 9-0 loss to Middlesbrough on the opening day of the 1958-59 second-tier season.

Nottingham Forest becomes just the second team in Premier League history to lose by 5+ goals and then bounce back with a 5+ goal victory in their next match, following Sheffield Wednesday’s feat in November 1997 (1-6 vs. Man Utd, 5-0 vs. Bolton).

Chris Wood’s hat trick, a Lewis Dunk own goal, and goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams, and Jota Silva propelled Forest to the record-breaking scoreline.

The win boosts Forest to 47 points, level with Arsenal in second place and a firm contender for Champions League qualification.

With Aina’s key involvement and the team’s dominance, Nottingham Forest is now poised for a historic finish this season.

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Last Updated on February 1, 2025 4:58 pm by Sir Kris