Goodison Park roared on December 6, 2025, as Everton clinched a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, with late drama securing three points in the relegation scrap. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s brace overshadowed Morgan Gibbs-White’s strike, lifting the Toffees four points clear of danger.

Pre-Match: Survival Stakes High

Everton’s home resilience (unbeaten in six) under Dyche contrasted Forest’s counter prowess, Nuno Espírito Santo’s men third from bottom. Calvert-Lewin (6 goals) vs. Awoniyi threats loomed large.

Odds: Everton 2.20; a predicted low-scorer.

First Half: Calvert-Lewin Ignites

Forest pressed, but Everton struck first: McNeil’s 22nd-minute cross headed home by Calvert-Lewin—1-0. Gibbs-White equalized in the 39th with a deflected curler past Pickford.

Halves stats: Even possession, Everton edging shots.

Second Half: Toffees’ Resolve

A cagey restart exploded in the 72nd: Gueye’s long ball found Calvert-Lewin for his second—2-1. Forest’s late siege, including a Wood header cleared off the line, met heroic blocks.

Performers and Metrics

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (8/10): Brace heroics.
• Possession: 51% Forest.

Vital for survival.

Horizons

Everton face City; Forest host Burnley. Grit wins games.