Nottm Forest 1-0 Wolves: Brennan Johnson scores winner as Evangelos Evangelou makes first Premier League start
Nottingham Forest boosted their Premier League survival hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolves at the City Ground.
Brennan Johnson's first-half strike proved the difference as Steve Cooper's side moved four points clear of the relegation zone.
Wolves had the better of the chances in the first half but were unable to find a way past Keylor Navas, who made a string of fine saves.
Forest took the lead against the run of play when Johnson fired home from close range after good work from Neco Williams.
Wolves pushed for an equaliser in the second half but were unable to break down a resolute Forest defence.
Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui made two changes to the side that started the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City last weekend.
Jonny Otto and Adama Traore came into the team in place of Joe Hodge and Hwang Hee-chan.
Forest boss Steve Cooper made one change to the side that drew 1-1 with Chelsea last weekend.
Evangelos Evangelou came into the team in place of the suspended Felipe.
The first half was a cagey affair with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances.
Wolves had the better of the possession but were unable to find a way past a resolute Forest defence.
Forest took the lead against the run of play when Johnson fired home from close range after good work from Neco Williams.
Wolves pushed for an equaliser in the second half but were unable to break down a resolute Forest defence.
The visitors came close to scoring on a number of occasions but were denied by a combination of good goalkeeping from Navas and some last-ditch defending from Forest.
Forest held on to secure a vital three points and move four points clear of the relegation zone.
Conclusion
Forest's victory was a huge boost to their survival hopes and will give them confidence heading into their remaining fixtures.
Wolves, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have lost but will still be confident of avoiding relegation.
The two sides will meet again at Molineux on April 8.
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