Nottingham Forest Advances to FA Cup Quarters After Penalty Shootout Win Over Ipswich

Nottingham Forest advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals after defeating Ipswich Town in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw after extra time. George Hirst opened the scoring for Ipswich with a header, but Ryan Yates equalized for Forest, leading to penalties where Forest's goalkeeper Matz Sels made a crucial save against Jack Taylor to secure a 5-4 victory. This win marks Forest's second progression to the quarter-finals in four years. Both teams fielded altered lineups, with Forest making six changes from their previous match and Ipswich opting for eight changes. The match featured a disjointed first half, characterized by errors and limited scoring opportunities. Forest will next face Brighton and Hove Albion in the quarter-finals.