Matchday LIVE: Nottingham Forest beat Huddersfield in Championship play-off final to secure Premier League spot

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⭕ 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗, 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧! ⭕ Forest are ahead at Wembley! It's a nightmare moment for Huddersfield's Levi Colwill! 🙈<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFLPlayOffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFLPlayOffs</a> 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/Wy22itx2b9">pic.twitter.com/Wy22itx2b9</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1530947278793494528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nottingham Forest strike first against Huddersfield in their bid to return to the Premier League 👏 <a href="https://t.co/3K2R6g4mgs">pic.twitter.com/3K2R6g4mgs</a>— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus/status/1530947324695945221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watch: Forest go ahead vs Huddersfield

Nottingham Forest have gone ahead. James Garner's dangerous cross sent the ball into the middle of the box and Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill deflected it into the net.

GOAL! Nottingham Forest take the lead

Forest star Scott McKenna spoke to Sky Sports after the game, saying: "I don't think it was the best of games but the main thing is we got the result and we're promoted."The atmosphere around town and the City Ground has been exceptional - what a great way to do it."Steve Cooper has just given everyone confidence and freed up the attacking players."I can't even begin to imagine what Premier League football will be like."

What a great way to do it - McKenna

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😍 The dream is a reality 😍 Nottingham Forest celebrate a return to the top division! 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/TYBpdE2Nbb">pic.twitter.com/TYBpdE2Nbb</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1530968987126972417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nottingham Forest lift the trophy

Nottingham Forest were bottom of the Championship when Steve Cooper was appointed coach in September.Now, Forest have secured a place in the Premier League after an incredible season.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">60% - Steve Cooper has won 60% of his 45 games in charge of Nottingham Forest (W27 D10 L8), the best win ratio of any Forest manager since the club joined the Football League in 1892-93 (min. 15 games). Gallant. <a href="https://t.co/hY3D5ulq7P">pic.twitter.com/hY3D5ulq7P</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530966887869427716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cooper's excellent job summed up

Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall says his side fully deserved their promotion to the Premier League after the play-off final win against Huddersfield."I'm just so proud of the players, staff, fans," he told Sky Sports. "We've been fantastic all season - we were really unlucky to not go up automatically."We've played with honesty and we play football the right way."

Forest play the right way - Worrall

Nottingham Forest players and fans are having a party at Wembley after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nottingham-forest-beat-huddersfield-to-end-23-year-premier/blt568ed6b22ecd233e" target="_blank">their victory against Huddersfield</a>.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The absolute SCENES at Wembley as Nottingham Forest book their spot back in the Premier League 🍿 <a href="https://t.co/FJqSA8eeqN">pic.twitter.com/FJqSA8eeqN</a>— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZN_CA/status/1530965151226048512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wembley is jumping

Nottingham Forest are going to the Premier League!Levi Colwill's own goal in the first half of the clash against Huddersfield at Wembley made the difference in the Championship play-off final.For the first time since 1999, Forest will be back in the top flight of English football.

Full-time: Nottingham Forest win Championship play-off final

Huddersfield have been forced into a change of goalkeepers.Brice Samba has had to go off in the last few minutes of the clash after sustaining an injury.

Forest goalkeeper Samba goes off

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VAR have ruled against awarding Huddersfield a penalty after Harry Toffolo goes over in the box ❌ <a href="https://t.co/H3vIpV1Vm2">pic.twitter.com/H3vIpV1Vm2</a>— Sky Sports (@SkySports) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySports/status/1530960291269337090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watch: Should Huddersfield have had a penalty?

Huddersfield have had cries for a penalty dismissed yet again.It's another controversial call by referee Jon Moss and VAR did not intervene to check this one.

Another Huddersfield penalty claim

Huddersfield had a big penalty claim there!Harry Toffolo went down in the box under a challenge from Jack Colback.The Terriers cried out for a spot kick but the referee has given it the other way and booked Toffolo for diving.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a> 0-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nffc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nffc</a> VAR decides that it isn't a penalty, despite the clear contact on Toffolo's ankle. Change for Forest: Zinckernagel off, Lowe on. [⏰ 74']— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1530957719024320516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Toffolo booked for diving

Huddersfield have not tested Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba in the first 55 minutes.They have had just one shot on target in the game so far and it was blocked.

Huddersfield yet to hit the target

The first 20 minutes of the match have been quiet.There has been only two attempts so far in the game, with Forest seeing both of their shots miss the target.

Only two shots so far

The Championship play-off final is underway!Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest go head-to-head to decide who will play in the Premier League next season and who will remain in the Championship.

Kick-off

Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates says his side must thrive at Wembley when they take on Huddersfield in the fight for a place in the Premier League."In the past few days, I've been trying to put everything to one side and solely focus on getting myself in the shape possible so I can perform the best I can," he told Forest's website."It's going to be a massive occasion and one we have to thrive on. We've got a job to do."Huddersfield are well set up and are a really strong outfit, so we're under no illusions that it'll be a tough game. It's third against fourth going at it, so it'll be a great game and one we're looking forward to."

Yates ready for 'massive occasion'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United loanee James Garner can make history with Nottingham Forest at Wembley. What does the future hold for the England Under-21 international? 🤔— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1530917439009181698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Garner out to make history with Forest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - This will be the 10th second-tier play-off final to see the third and fourth-placed sides meet, the most common combination of league positions for teams to reach the final. Indeed, the third-placed side has won promotion in six of the previous nine such finals. Likelihood. <a href="https://t.co/xNVGmXIXXT">pic.twitter.com/xNVGmXIXXT</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530923354219237376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A good sign for Huddersfield?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 Team news 🆚 Huddersfield Town 1️⃣ change for The Reds as Keinan Davis comes in for Sam Surridge 🌳🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/onv7740PdP">pic.twitter.com/onv7740PdP</a>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1530919404912918528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nottingham Forest team announced

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 Carlos Corberán makes 2️⃣ changes for this afternoon’s <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyBetChamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkyBetChamp</a> Play-Off Final at Wembley! Great to see Sorba Thomas return to the starting XI this afternoon, whilst Matty Pearson is among the substitutes 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsBrokerHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsBrokerHQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/qc67HNhvlZ">pic.twitter.com/qc67HNhvlZ</a>— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1530919390161428481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Huddersfield starting XI revealed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We've arrived at the home of Football 📍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/htafcRoadToWembley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#htafcRoadToWembley</a> <a href="https://t.co/K1xKL1IHUB">pic.twitter.com/K1xKL1IHUB</a>— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1530912549398622209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Huddersfield arrive at Wembley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForestAllOverTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForestAllOverTheWorld</a> 🌏 🌳🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/qrBaCV1AuR">pic.twitter.com/qrBaCV1AuR</a>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1530889649316569093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nottingham Forest fans ready to go

Both teams are in excellent form heading into the clash.Huddersfield, in particular, are looking strong as they are on a nine-game unbeaten run.Nottingham Forest are a strong team, too, though and have lost just two of their last nine matches.

Who will win the Championship play-off final?

Hello, and thank you for joining GOAL as we take in the Championship play-off final.Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest will battle it out at Wembley to decide who goes on to play in the Premier League next season.

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Matchday LIVE: Nottingham Forest & Huddersfield contest Championship play-off final in race for Premier League | Goal.com

Live updates from Wembley as Championship sides Nottingham Forest &amp; Huddersfield Town face off for a place in the Premier League