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Soccer-Forest Pull Clear of Relegation With Gibbs-White Hat-Trick Against Burnley
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Posted on April 19, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 19, 2026
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Morgan Gibbs‑White’s 15‑minute hat‑trick propelled Nottingham Forest to a vital 4‑1 comeback win over Burnley on April 19, 2026. Forest now sit five points clear of the relegation zone, with Burnley’s drop all but confirmed.
Gibbs-White Hat-trick Secures Nottingham Forest Vital Win over Burnley
Match Report: Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
First Half: Burnley Take the Lead
NOTTINGHAM, England, April 19 (Reuters) - Morgan Gibbs-White scored a 15-minute hat-trick as Nottingham Forest came from a goal down to beat Burnley 4-1 and move five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone on Sunday.
Forest, who began the day two points above 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur, trailed to Zian Flemming's goal in stoppage time at the end of a dismal first half.
Forest's Struggles After Europa League Efforts
The hosts appeared flat after the exertions of reaching the Europa League semi-finals in midweek, but Gibbs-White seized the moment to inspire his side to a vital three points.
Second Half: Gibbs-White Turns the Game Around
Hat-trick Heroics
Gibbs-White equalised just past the hour mark with a neat finish and put Forest ahead seven minutes later with a ferocious volley past Martin Dubravka.
He then met a Ryan Yates cross with a majestic header in the 77th minute to complete his first career hat-trick.
Player Reaction
"Every game from now until the end of the season is going to be so important for us," Gibbs-White said. "Every game is a final. We will give everything from now until the end of the season. This is a massive step (towards survival)."
Late Drama: Igor Jesus Seals the Win
Igor Jesus completed the comeback win in the eighth minute of stoppage time with a composed finish after racing on to a through pass by Nicolas Dominguez.
Implications for the Premier League Table
Victory put 16th-placed Forest on 36 points from 33 games, with West Ham United, who are one spot above the drop zone, on 32 ahead of their Monday clash with Crystal Palace.
Tottenham have 31 points from 33 games.
Burnley have 20 points from 33 games and their relegation back to the Championship is all but sealed.
(Reporting by Martyn HermanEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Key Takeaways
- •Gibbs‑White’s first career hat‑trick came in just 15 minutes after half‑time, turning the game on its head for Forest (limerickleader.ie).
- •The win lifts Nottingham Forest to 16th with 36 points from 33 games, moving them five points ahead of West Ham and six ahead of Tottenham in the fight to avoid relegation (nbcsports.com).
- •Earlier in the week, Forest also reached the Europa League semi‑finals thanks to Gibbs‑White’s decisive goal against Porto on April 16, highlighting his season‑long impact (en.wikipedia.org).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer-Forest pull clear of relegation with Gibbs-White hat-trick against Burnley
1How did Nottingham Forest secure their win over Burnley?
Morgan Gibbs-White scored a hat-trick and Igor Jesus added a fourth goal, helping Forest come from behind to win 4-1.
2What is the impact of this victory for Nottingham Forest in the league?
The win moves Nottingham Forest five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
3Who scored the goals for Nottingham Forest against Burnley?
Morgan Gibbs-White scored a hat-trick and Igor Jesus scored the fourth goal.
4What does the loss mean for Burnley?
Burnley remains deep in the relegation zone and their drop back to the Championship is almost certain.
5How many points do Nottingham Forest have after this match?
Nottingham Forest now have 36 points from 33 Premier League games.
