EFL Cup · Wed 21 Dec 2022 · Ewood Park
- Scott Wharton 44'
- Brennan Johnson 13' (pen)
- Jesse Lingard 54'
- Taiwo Awoniyi 79'
- Brennan Johnson 90+3'
The story
Nottingham Forest won 4-1 away to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in EFL Cup, matchday 1.
Blackburn Rovers's goal came from Scott Wharton (44'); Brennan Johnson (13', pen, 90+3'), Jesse Lingard (54') and Taiwo Awoniyi (79') replied for Nottingham Forest.
It was 1-1 at half-time.
Blackburn Rovers had 52% of the ball and 4 shots to Nottingham Forest's 27.
Match stats
Blackburn Rovers 
Key moments
- 13' Brennan Johnson Penalty · Nottingham Forest 0-1
- 44' Scott Wharton Goal · Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Assist: Adam Wharton
- 54' Jesse Lingard Goal · Nottingham Forest 1-2 Assist: Neco Williams
- 79' Taiwo Awoniyi Goal · Nottingham Forest 1-3 Assist: Jesse Lingard
- 90+3' Brennan Johnson Goal · Nottingham Forest 1-4 Assist: Sam Surridge
Line-ups
Blackburn Rovers
- Aynsley PearsGoalkeeper
- Ashley Phillipsoff 72'Defender
- Scott WhartonDefender
- Adam Whartonoff 72'Midfielder
- Sammie SzmodicsMidfielder
- Clinton Molaoff 46'Midfielder
- Lewis TravisMidfielder
- Jake GarrettMidfielder
- George HirstForward
- Dilan Markandayoff 72'Forward
- Ryan HedgesForward
Nottingham Forest
- Dean HendersonGoalkeeper
- Neco Williamsoff 87'Defender
- Joe WorrallDefender
- Willy BolyDefender
- Harry ToffoloDefender
- Ryan YatesMidfielder
- Orel Mangalaoff 63'Midfielder
- Remo Freuleroff 82'Midfielder
- Jesse Lingardoff 82'Midfielder
- Taiwo Awoniyioff 82'Forward
- Brennan JohnsonForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (8)
- 13' ⚽ Brennan Johnson (pen)
- 44' ⚽ Scott Whartonassist Adam Wharton
- 52' 🟨 Scott Wharton
- 54' ⚽ Jesse Lingardassist Neco Williams
- 55' 🟨 Joe Worrall
- 79' ⚽ Taiwo Awoniyiassist Jesse Lingard
- 84' 🟨 Jack Colback
- 90+3' ⚽ Brennan Johnsonassist Sam Surridge