Nottingham Forest 4-1 Leicester City: As it happened

Thank you for joining VAVEL.com for today's live coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City, in what was a damaging day for the Foxes!

🔴 @NFFC ran riot at the City Ground putting 4️⃣ past @LCFC!#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/6HvoNZpTu5 — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 6, 2022

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Nottingham Forest are having an #FACup campaign to remember!#bbcfootball #FACup — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 6, 2022

A statement from Leicester after a fan appeared to enter the pitch and attempt to throw a punch at one of the Forest players.

 

A statement from #LCFC: “The Club is appalled by such behaviour and offers its apologies to Nottingham Forest and its players whose safety was compromised. We applaud the swift action taken by City Ground stewards in apprehending the individual involved...

— Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) February 6, 2022

4-1 Forest. Spence superb. What energy, what determination, what a prospect. Zinckernagel outstanding btw, but now coming off, having taken a battering from Ndidi. Leicester a mess. #FACup — Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 6, 2022

A tough day for #LCFC, probably the most difficult since Watford in the playoffs. It is one that will be difficult to swallow for supporters, although I hope they handle it better than the idiot who ran on the pitch and appeared to throw a punch at a Forest player. — Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) February 6, 2022

Nottingham Forest have knocked out the winners of the last two FA Cups in this year's competition. — Orbinho (@Orbinho) February 6, 2022

🏆 The magic of the @EmiratesFACup 🤩

🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/vvTbJt3lJd

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 6, 2022

Leicester City are out of the FA Cup, they were nowhere near the level required, their opponents wanted it more and questions will be asked of Brendan Rodgers.

For Nottingham Forest and Steve Cooper, they thoroughly deserved the win and they will play Huddersfield Town in the next round of the FA Cup.

90+ 1' The board goes up and three minutes is shown, Leicester want this to end now it seems.

88' Double substitute for the home side as Brennan Johnson and James Garner are replaced by Cafu and Xande Silva.

86' The game is peetering out here which is ideal for the home side, for Leicester questions will be asked. The fixtures don't get any easier, their next game is the small matter of Liverpool away.

80' Just over 10 minutes to play, the Foxes are heading out of the FA Cup it seems, unless...

77' Brennan Johnson has been superb for Forest, it seems clear that next season he will be playing in the Premier League, whether that's with Forest or not.

73' Daka fires over from the edge of the box, their FA cup crown is slowly slipping away from the Foxes.

In the midst of the drama and goals, Zinckernagel came on for Colback after 63 minutes for Forest

66' A great pass from Garner to find Lowe on the left before his shot is fired just wide of the far post!

65' Ademola Lookman and Youri Tielemans are replaced by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Ricardo Pereira

61' Djed Spence makes it four! Spence plays a one-two with Zinckernagel, the full-back runs into space and is found before drilling the ball past Ward to send the home fans into raptures!

57' Keinan Davis is down and has to be taken off the field for treatment after Wilfred Ndidi trod on his ankle.

53' Leicester spring forward on the counter attack, Maddison plays a ball to Daka on the left. The ball is given back to Maddison who's shot on the edge of the box, goes just wide and had Samba scrambling in his goal!

51' A poor free kick from Maddison is cleared away!

50' Similar to the first half, the Foxes have started better and Maddison has a free kick on the right coming up...

Patson Daka replaces Harvery Barnes who comes on at half-time to try and rescue the game. Second half begins...

HT 3-1 to Forest. City imploded in 9 shocking minutes. The defending was amateur at times but the biggest worry for Rodgers is that it looks as though Forest want this much more than #LCFC. More fight about them. Need some leadership out there. Skipper Tielemans anonymous. — Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) February 6, 2022

⚽️ Zinckernagel 23'
⚽️ Johnson 24'
⚽️ Worrall 31'

Three goals in eight minutes for #NFFC have put them in complete control against #LCFC

The #FACup holders will have to produce something special to stay in the competition...

🎬 @EmiratesFACuppic.twitter.com/yq8R2M7XFa — The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) February 6, 2022

A Chance to look back as the half-time whistle is blown. Three goals fom Forest which were thoroughly deserved before a consolation goal by Iheanacho as half-time loomed. 3-1 at Half time!

45+1' As we approach half-time the game has somewhat quietened down, an incredible 4 goal first half sees Forest ahead. Leicester aren't out of this one yet by any means.

40' Iheanacho gets one back! James Maddison plays a beautiful outside of the foot pass to Iheanacho who's running in on goal. Brice Samba tries to come out and win it, but the Nigerian skips past him and still with work to do finds the back of the net!

32' Joe Worrall makes it 3-0 to Forest! A fantastic corner from James Garner on the right, finds Worrall who heads it down and past Ward for 3-0.

30' Two goals from Forest has swung this game. Forest are playing some great stuff, Leicester need to regroup and try to respond here!

24' Forest have doubled their lead straight away! A terrible back pass from Amartey near the corner flag, gives the ball straight to Brennan Johnson and he rolls the ball through Danny Ward's legs to make it 2-0!

23' GOAL FOR FOREST ZINCKERNAGEL! After a dinked cross from Johnson to the back post, Davis heads it back across goal and there is Philip Zinckernagel to make it 1-0!

19' From a free kick from James Garner on the right about 40 yards out. Garner crosses is headed back into the area, and the ball eventually drops to Keinan Davis who cannons an effort off the crossbar.

Leicester have started brightly. Some very neat build-up play from the forwards so far. #lcfc — Jack Johnson (@JackJ_) February 6, 2022

11' From a corner on the right, Maddison plays a short corner to Ademola Lookman in the box, who's effort is deflected wide for a corner!

10' Harvey Barnes is creating problems for Nottingham Forest here early on, one for Djed Spence to keep an eye on for Forest!

6' Well worked from Leicester, Harvey Barnes does well cutting inside before releasing a reverse ball to Luke Thomas, who cuts it back to Kelechi Iheanacho in the box but his left footed effort goes wide!

5' The free kick from Brennan Johnson goes straight into the wall!

4' Ryan Yates wins a free kick on the edge of the box after a foul by James Maddison...

1' and we are off! Leicester kicking right to left and Forest left to right in the first half!

If you can't catch the game today, be sure to stick with us at VAVEL.com for today's FA Cup fourth round game between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City.

👊 Putting in the work ahead of kick-off at The City Ground 🔜

💧 Warm-ups fuelled by club partner @iPROHydrate

🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/9w1CIbqbAe — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 6, 2022

Final preparations ✊

How we feeling, Leicester fans? pic.twitter.com/BofrkQlLCZ — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 6, 2022

Today's XI 📜

Remind yourself of #lcfc's starting line-up ahead of #NfoLei 👀 pic.twitter.com/RpeH0kLMn6 — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 6, 2022

🔮 Predictions, Reds? 🔥

🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/q2MpLdxqib

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 6, 2022

Wilfred Ndidi is back in the XI, after being away on international duty for Nigeria. Kelechi Iheanacho also returns to the XI as does Harvey Barnes!

📋 Team news 🆚 Leicester City

🔢 Steve Cooper names his side for our @EmiratesFACup fourth round tie 👊

🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/i5A4WmtzD2 — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 6, 2022

Steve Cook is back in the starting XI and as predicted earlier Keinan Davis comes in for Lewis Grabban up-front. Sam Surridge is on the bench for Steve Cooper's side. 

Our #EmiratesFACup starting XI is in at the City Ground 📝#NfoLei pic.twitter.com/EsbmO0LhNI — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 6, 2022

As we approach 3:00 pm that means one thing, TEAM NEWS! Stay tuned at VAVEL.com for team news and pre-match analysis.

As mentioned previously Cardiff City beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 last time out, read about it by clicking the score!

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What Brendan Rodgers has had to say about today's game...

 

 

Brendan Rodgers talks through the latest squad availability and his expectations for Sunday's big match in the #EmiratesFACup 🎥#NfoLei

— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 5, 2022

🎞 Pre-Leicester City (h): Steve Cooper

🌳🔴 #NFFC — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 5, 2022

As mentioned previously today's FA Cup game between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City will kick off at 4:00 pm BST. The game will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the build-up beginning at 3:30 pm BST.

BST: 4:30 PM

India: 21:00 Sunday

South Africa: 5:30 pm

Australia: 2:30 am Monday

South Korea: 12:30 am Monday

Despite Leicester City's injury issues, they should have enough to beat Steve Cooper's, Nottingham Forest. The midfield battle will be interesting without Wilfred Ndidi, with Dewsbury-Hall and Tielemans it may leave the Foxes exposed in midfield and with Manchester United loanee James Garner being allowed room to find Brennan Johnson, it could be difficult for Leicester but I think they will come out on top.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Leicester City

Despite the injuries in the team, James Maddison will be crucial for Leicester City this afternoon, the English number 10 who has had injury problems will be crucial in getting the ball to Patson Daka today. And with 6 goals and 3 assists he can chip in with goals himself today.

Brennan Johnson will be key if Nottingham Forest are to have any hopes of knocking out another Premier League side. After rejecting bids from Brentford for the winger, the Welshman will be crucial for both league and FA Cup hopes this season.

Schmeichel, Justin, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Lookman, Maddison, Barnes Daka

With the absence of three first-team defenders, youth may well be required for the Foxes.

Samba, Spence, Cafu, Mckenna, Lowe, Colback, Yates, Silva, Garner, Johnson, Davis A possible start for Keinan Davis could be possible if Grabban isn't fit to start.

Leicester City's injury woes have been well documented, but the international break hasn't helped matters. Timothy Castagne, Jonny Evans and Ryan Bertrand are out due to operations in January.

Jamie Vardy is expected to be out for a month as he recovers from a hamstring injury. 

Lewis Grabban had to be helped off the pitch in last weeks 2-1 defeat away at Cardiff City. He looks set to join Joe Lolley, Joe Worrall and Alex Mighten in missing today's East Midlands Derby for Nottingham Forest.

Leicester City who have had an indifferent season will be hoping they can retain their FA Cup having beaten Chelsea in the final last season and started their defence well last month when they beat Watford 4-1 at the King Power Stadium.

Nottingham Forest will be hoping to recover from last weekend's 2-1 defeat in Wales against Cardiff City. Steve Cooper's side currently sits 8th in the Championship just two points off sixth and will be hoping to advance further in this season's FA Cup.

The match will be played at the City Ground The Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City match will be played at the stadium The City Ground in Nottingham, with a capacity of 30,445 people. It won't be easy for the visitors who will have to overcome a side that beat Arsenal in the previous round.

My name is Shaun Webbley and I'll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL as Leicester will be hoping to advance to the fifth round after winning the competition last season.