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Allows one against City Sels registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Manchester City.

Impact Sels had the job of stopping City from scoring Saturday and did well, keeping a clean sheet through the first half before allowing one second-half goal in the win. However, this is the seventh straight game without a clean sheet, with only one all season. He will now have the international break to recover before facing Bournemouth on Nov. 21.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice to Brentford Sels had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Sels could do little as his side suffered another disappointing defeat, with no save to his name on the afternoon. His contribution has been erratic, and he has failed to keep his goal unbeaten in six Premier League matches since Sept. 5. His next chance to bounce back comes at home against Manchester City, whose powerful attack has cooled off a bit, scoring just once across its two most recent league games.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Friday Sels made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Ipswich Town.

Impact Sels conceded one goal Friday, an outside-the-box strike by Julio Enciso in the 41st minute. He's now conceded in all but one start this season, though he's only conceded multiple goals twice. Next up is a tough matchup at Brentford on Saturday, a side which has scored 13 goals through seven matches this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Forest misfire but leave Ipswich with point after controversial draw

Ipswich has come from behind to take a point against Nottingham Forest in a hard-fought match at Portman Road

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Concedes late deflected winner Sels had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Sels conceded one goal without making a save during Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, with the visitors managing just one shot on target throughout the contest. Forest's organized defensive approach kept him largely untroubled for the opening 79 minutes, but Noni Madueke eventually broke the deadlock with a strike that took a significant deflection off Jair Cunha before finding the far corner. Sels had little opportunity to react to the deflected winner, leaving Forest without a clean sheet despite successfully frustrating Arsenal's attack for most of the match.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Goal from halfway line helps surprise package Brighton win 5-0 as Arsenal leaves it late at Forest

A breathtaking 50-meter strike stood out among the goals scored by Brighton in its 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, the latest statement victory from this season’s surprise package in...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Gives up three goals Sels made four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Sels did make four saves but he conceded three goals in Nottingham Forest's loss on Sunday. The goalkeeper will have to recover quickly, as he faces an Arsenal team that has scored 10 times through six matches to start the season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Allows game's only goal Sels made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Coventry City.

Impact Sels did make some saves but he allowed what would be the only goal of the game to a team that hadn't scored one in EPL play to this point. The goalkeeper is likely to face more shots against a Crystal Palace side which has six goals across five Premier League games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves away win Sels registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Sels made five saves in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win at Aston Villa, producing three outstanding stops in the sixth minute, denying Victor Lindelof twice from close range including clawing one off the line, before keeping Forest ahead after Liam Delap's opener. He conceded Alysson's 74th minute equalizer but was bailed out by Igor Jesus' 88th minute winner. Forest earn their first Premier League win of the season, their first at Villa Park since 1994.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Sels recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Sels kept an easy clean sheet Saturday as he did not need to make a single save to keep Spurs scoreless. It marked his first clean sheet of the season. He faces another favorable matchup next Saturday at Aston Villa.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves for draw Sels made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Sels only faced four shots in Anfield, that's a good start, and he did well to stop two of them. With a slightly better reaction he could have saved the equalizer and earned all three points, but on the whole it was another solid showing. Sels really didn't do much wrong, and coped very well during a tough fixture.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves but concedes late Sels made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leeds United.

Impact Sels made two saves but was unable to prevent a freekick goal from Anton Stach in the 88th minute. Sels was able to get a hand to the freekick but could only direct it into the corner. The keeper managed seven clean sheets last season, having had an incredible debut season of 13 clean sheets the year before.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension through 2028 Sels had his contract option exercised by Nottingham Forest, extending his stay at the club through the summer of 2028, the club announced.

Impact Sels joined in 2024 and has gone on to make 96 appearances across all competitions, establishing himself as a key figure between the posts during what has been a significant period in the club's recent history. The Belgian goalkeeper's extension secures an important defensive asset heading into the new season as Forest look to build on their recent progress.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in finale Sels had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bournemouth.

Impact Sels was beaten by a powerful close-range strike from Marcus Tavernier in the second half against Bournemouth. The goalkeeper wrapped up the campaign with 38 league appearances, leading a rotation that also included Stefan Ortega and Angus Gunn. The Belgian's average of 3.1 saves per match tied for the fourth-highest mark in the Premier League, highlighting the consistency he provided between the posts throughout the competition.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three goals allowed Sels had five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Sels was in for a tough match Sunday despite his five saves, still allowing three goals in the loss. This is his second straight outing with five saves, although he has not earned a clean sheet in either outing. He comes into the final match of the season boasting seven clean sheets in 30 appearances this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

One allowed against Newcastle Sels made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.

Impact Sels had a decent outing Sunday as he made five saves, maintaining a clean sheet until the 74th minute. This marks his second straight match without a clean sheet, still at seven in 29 appearances this season. His next match will be against Manchester United, unlikely to end the streak then.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

'We're almost there now' – Sels urges Forest to get over the line in relegation fight Nottingham Forest took another step towards Premier League survival with a clinical win at Chelsea, with Matz Sels playing a crucial role.

MAY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Only allows one goal Sels recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 victory over Chelsea.

Impact Sels was stellar in this contest, allowing just one goal to help Nottingham Forest secure three important points in an effort to avoid relegation. Sels will look to have another impressive effort on Thursday in UEL play against Aston Villa, a side he held to zero goals in the first leg of the semifinal.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win Sels had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 5-0 win over Sunderland.

Impact Sels stopped all four shots he faced and earned the clean sheet during Friday's win. The goalkeeper was excellent shutting down every Sunderland attack and providing a capable backstop for his team. Sels has seven clean sheets in 27 appearances this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Sels had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Burnley.

Impact Selz was rarely tested during the game, with Burnley managing only four shots throughout, but he produced a crucial save to deny Lyle Foster at a pivotal moment, preserving the 1-1 scoreline and preventing his side from falling behind at 2-1. The goalkeeper has been the preferred choice for league action since returning from injury, with Stefan Ortega taking charge in European competition. Across his six league starts during that period, he has conceded six goals, made 19 saves and kept two clean sheets. His next outing will come Friday against Sunderland.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves Sunday Sels recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Aston Villa.

Impact Sels came up huge to secure a vital point for Nottingham Forest in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, making a top-class stop to deny John McGinn from point-blank range after the Villa captain broke through in the second half, getting a strong hand to push away a shot that looked destined for the corner. He wrapped up the match with five saves over the full 90 minutes and had a relatively quiet first half, as Villa managed just four attempts before the break with Forest's defensive shape keeping things under control. Sels has now posted five saves for the fourth time in all competitions this season and will aim to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup against Burnley.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves for clean sheet Sels made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Sels stopped all three shots he faced during Sunday's win. He made the most of a solid performance from his midfield, stopping Spurs in their tracks repeatedly. The goalkeeper was excellent on all three shots he faced and will now carry a clean sheet into European action after the break.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Sels recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fulham.

Impact Sels kept Fulham out of the back of the net Sunday, his fifth through 22 Premier League starts this season. Much of the credit goes to his defense as Sels only faced one shot on target. Next up is a critical matchup in the relegation battle at Tottenham, a side which has scored 40 goals through 30 matches this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two against City Sels had three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Sels would see a decent three saves Wednesday but was still beaten twice, resulting in a draw. He has now gone both games since returning without a clean sheet, allowing two goals in each game while making eight saves combined. He will now suit up for UEL play next, facing Midtjylland on March 12.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Manchester City twice threw away the lead to draw 2-2 at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, thus ceding ground in...

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