Omari Hutchinson: The full stats behind Nottingham Forest winger’s brilliant display vs Aston Villa
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Credit: Imago Fri 1 May 2026 9:36, UK Omari Hutchinson was in staggeringly good form on Thursday as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final.Chris Wood’s second-half penalty was the difference between the sides after Lucas Digne had been adjudged to have handled the ball.Hutchinson’s £37.5million move to Nottingham Forest last summer has been questioned several times this season.But on Thursday, the 22-year-old showed exactly why decision-makers at the City Ground were so willing to pay such an exorbitant fee for him.Vitor Pereira will hope Hutchinson’s Nottingham Forest form will continue into the remaining games, with Calum Hudson-Odoi set to miss the remainder of the season. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture. VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Omari Hutchinson’s stunning stats vs Aston VillaEx-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett exclusively told Football Insider on Thursday that Elliot Anderson should have been dismissed against Villa, after an unattractive tackle on Ollie Watkins.Pereira will be grateful that Nottingham Forest got away with one, with a place in the final now firmly in his sights.
Omari HutchinsonStats vs Aston Villa (H)Minutes played90Accurate passes29/32Chances created4Successful dribbles6/9Tackles 3Duels won11/15Was fouled2In the same fixture earlier in the season at Villa Park, Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-1 courtesy of goals from Watkins and John McGinn.Pereira’s side will need to be at their very best if they are to survive the pressure they will face next week, and Hutchinson will be a key part of that. The winger enjoyed one of the best games of his young Nottingham Forest career so far on Thursday, tormenting Lucas Digne throughout.It was the 22-year-old’s drive to get to the ball that saw him keep it in and force the handball, giving the home side a chance for the lead from the spot.Hutchinson created four chances in his time on the pitch and took a few shots himself as well.
But Pereira has instilled confidence in the 22-year-old, who now looks to be playing with freedom and ability.Hutchinson’s destruction of Digne on Thursday was a clear example, and Nottingham Forest will hope it was not a one-off. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Get the full story from the City Ground and the Forest Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the banks of the River Trent.