Coventry delight in Jay Dasilva winner but ruled-out goal riles Nottingham Forest
Coventry City secured their first top-division win since 2001 by defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0. Jay Dasilva scored the decisive goal, while manager Frank Lampard praised his team's defensive organization in the Premier League match.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for Coventry City's return to top-flight football and highlights the competitive nature of the current Premier League season.
Jay Dasilva roars in delight after scoring Coventry’s winner. Jay Dasilva roars in delight after scoring Coventry’s winner. Premier League Coventry delight in Jay Dasilva winner but ruled-out goal riles Nottingham Forest John Brewin at the City Ground Sat 19 Sep 2026 14.40 EDT Last modified on Sat 19 Sep 2026 16.36 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google No, but seriously. Maybe Frank Lampard and Coventry can achieve Premier League survival. The club’s first top-division win since April 2001 was celebrated rapturously, victory an object lesson in unsettling opponents for whom confidence can waver. Jay Dasilva’s excellent goal was built on the foundations laid by a battling defensive performance that must be replicated on a weekly basis. Coventry, dogged throughout, blunted Nottingham Forest’s creativity, though could thank a late video assistant referee call that enraged the City Ground crowd.
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