Swansea, September 17, 2025 – Ange Postecoglou's honeymoon period at Nottingham Forest came to a shuddering halt as Swansea City staged a stunning stoppage-time comeback to win 3-2 in the EFL Cup third round, eliminating the Premier League side and advancing to the last 16. Captain Cameron Burgess' brace in the dying moments turned the tie on its head after Forest had led 2-0.
Igor Jesus gave Forest a dream start with two first-half goals—the first a clinical finish after dropping deep, the second a tap-in from James McAtee's clever play—marking the Brazilian's first strikes since his Club World Cup heroics. Postecoglou introduced Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi at the hour mark to protect the lead, but Swansea's persistence paid off.Burgess pulled one back with a glancing header from Eom Ji-sung's corner in the 68th minute, injecting life into the hosts. Then, in incredible fashion, Zan Vipotnik equalized in the 93rd minute from Liam Cullen's cross before Burgess rose again three minutes later to head home the winner. Forest spurned several late chances, including a big save from Andy Fisher on Hudson-Odoi.
Postecoglou, still seeking his first win as Forest boss, was left frustrated: "We should have seen it out—the players thought it was done, but we weren't prepared." Swansea manager Alan Sheehan celebrated the "incredible turnaround," praising his young loanees and Burgess' leadership. This marks Swansea's first win over top-flight opposition in a cup tie since 2018, boosting their promotion hopes.
Postecoglou, still seeking his first win as Forest boss, was left frustrated: "We should have seen it out—the players thought it was done, but we weren't prepared." Swansea manager Alan Sheehan celebrated the "incredible turnaround," praising his young loanees and Burgess' leadership. This marks Swansea's first win over top-flight opposition in a cup tie since 2018, boosting their promotion hopes.
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