Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice as Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in a key Premier League clash

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, delivered a standout performance at Stamford Bridge, scoring twice as his side defeated Chelsea 3-1 in a Premier League encounter that boosted their survival hopes.

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Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th appearance for Nottingham Forest with an early header inside two minutes, finishing off a cross from Dilane Bakwa to give the visitors a dream start.

The Nigerian forward was instrumental again in the first half, winning a penalty that was converted by Igor Jesus, as Forest took full control of the game against a struggling Chelsea side.

He completed his brace seven minutes into the second half, reacting quickly at the far post to tap in a low cross from Morgan Gibbs-White, extending Forest’s lead and silencing the home crowd.

Chelsea managed a late consolation goal through João Pedro, who scored an acrobatic overhead kick in stoppage time, ending the club’s lengthy goal drought in the league.

The result marked a significant boost for Nottingham Forest in their fight to remain in the Premier League, moving them further away from the relegation zone with three matches remaining.

Awoniyi’s performance added to his growing contribution this season, having struggled with limited starts and injury setbacks in previous campaigns. His return to form comes at a crucial stage of the season for the club.

The striker’s history against Chelsea continues to stand out, with previous key goals against the London side also proving decisive in Forest’s battle for survival in earlier seasons.

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Across his time at the club, Awoniyi has endured injury challenges but remains an important attacking option whenever called upon, particularly in high-pressure fixtures.