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Swansea host Nottingham Forest in third round Igor Jesus first-half double puts visitors in control Click 'Listen live' for 5 Sports extra commentary Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Ian Mitchelmore HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest Both sides had six shots apiece in that first half. Forest scored with both of their efforts on target, with Swansea managing just one shot on target. HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest Swansea brought in Bobby Wales and Adam Idah during the summer transfer window to bolster their forward options. But one man who was already in their ranks has certainly staked his claim to be a regular starter this season. Zan Vipotnik is in superb form at present having scored five goals in his past six appearances in all competitions for club and country. For context, the Slovenia international, 23, managed just seven goals in 51 appearances for club and country last season. Will we see him at some stage in the second half? HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest Given their involvement in Europe and in the EFL Cup, it's fair to say Nottingham Forest's upcoming schedule is pretty hectic. Postecoglou's side travel to Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday before heading to Real Betis for their opening Europa League group stage fixture four days later. Three days after their match in Spain, they are back in league action with a home fixture against Sunderland, and then just five days later, it's a home European contest with FC Midtjylland. Forest return to action three days after that match-up with the Danish side by travelling to Newcastle United for their final game before the international break. No rest for the wicked, eh? HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest Ian Walsh Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales They started off really quickly, Swansea, trying to get the crowd behind them, but Nottingham Forest, the better team, they've just settled down, sucked Swansea in and picked them off. Swansea haven't played with much imagination, not enough pace and they've been pulled around all over the place defensively. HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest With many Premier League sides involved in European action this week, third round ties have been spread across two weeks. It means the draw for the fourth round of the competition will not take place until around 22: 00 BST on Wednesday, 24 September, after the remaining third round ties are completed. Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place during the week beginning Monday, 27 October. HT: Swansea City 0-2 Nottingham Forest Three third round matches have already taken place, with two of the ties going to penalties. Crystal Palace beat neighbours Millwall 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw in regular time while Brentford overcame Aston Villa by the same scoreline on penalties. The other match last night saw Grimsby Town - who beat Manchester United in round two - win 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday. Aside from some of his side's defending, Alan Sheehan will be relatively pleased with the way his side played in that first half, and yet the Swans trail 2-0 thanks to a brace from Igor Jesus. Clinical stuff from the visitors. Igor Jesus It's a nightmare for Swansea. .. Savona does well on the right and feeds Mc Atee who crosses to Hutchinson who looks like he's going to shoot, but he plays the simple pass to Igor Jesus who taps into an empty net. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest We're into one minute of added time. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Forest use the space around the pitch well, and they work the ball wide to Bakwa. He finds Mc Atee whose chipped cross floats towards Douglas Luiz who can't quite reach the ball. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Savona's cross is turned behind by Key for a Forest corner. Swansea win a free-kick for a push. Into the last few minutes here where the visitors still lead. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Chris Wathan BBC Sport Wales at Swansea. com Stadium If you want a body language indication of what Ange Postecoglou thinks of Forest's first-half performance, seeing the new manager with his hands on his hips for the past ten minutes said plenty. His side have the lead and have the obvious advantage of quality, but they've not had the urgency that Swansea have displayed. It's not provided anything to really test John Victor, but it's been enough to keep the home fans hopeful and gives Alan Sheehan something to work with at half-time. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Forest get on the ball again, and it's excellent play from Bakwa on the right. He pulls the ball back to Mc Atee who fires wide from close range. A big chance for 0-2 there. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Manuel Benson cuts inside from the right wing and fires at goal, but he drags his shot and it's a routine save for John Victor. That's Swansea's first effort on target. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Samuels-Smith is tripped, and Swansea take the free-kick quickly. They're really trying to keep the pressure on Forest here. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest John Victor spills the ball on the edge of his six-yard box, but he gets to his feet to pounce on it quickly. Swansea have been on top here for the last 15 minutes or so. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Yalcouye goes down in the box after contact from Boly, but nothing is given. Boly certainly didn't make any contact with the ball there. And then Forest look to break and Ethan Galbraith commits a foul on Douglas Luiz. Yellow card, first of the night. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Swansea win another free-kick midway inside the Forest half. Eom and Benson stand over it again. It's Benson who delivers it into the box, and Yalcouye's shot is blocked from the edge of the area. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest Manuel Benson blazes the free-kick well over. A pretty torrid effort from the summer signing. Swansea City 0-1 Nottingham Forest It's great pressing from Swansea who win the ball back in the Forest half, and Yates brings down Yalcouye around 30 yards out from goal. The Forest captain is a tad lucky not to be booked there. Manager: Alan Sheehan Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Ange Postecoglou Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Alan Sheehan Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Ange Postecoglou Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.