West Ham United ended their Premier League losing streak with a strong 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on August 31, 2025, thanks to a flurry of late goals that eased pressure on head coach Graham Potter.
The match remained goalless for much of the game, with both sides lacking clear-cut chances. West Ham’s new signing Mateus Fernandes impressed on debut, and goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was rarely troubled in the first half, while Forest’s attacking efforts were limited despite opportunities from Dan Ndoye and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The breakthrough came in the 84th minute when captain Jarrod Bowen finished brilliantly from close range, assisted by substitute Crysencio Summerville. Just four minutes later, Lucas Paquetá calmly converted a penalty awarded after a foul on Summerville. In stoppage time, Callum Wilson sealed the match with his first goal for the club, heading home a precise cross.
The win moves West Ham off the bottom of the table and boosts confidence ahead of a busy September schedule. Forest, meanwhile, continue to struggle to find form and goals early in the season.
Key Points:
- Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring in the 84th minute.
- Lucas Paquetá converted a penalty four minutes later.
- Callum Wilson scored his first West Ham goal in stoppage time.
- West Ham collect their first points of the season after two losses.
- Nottingham Forest remain unbeaten but yet to find the net.