NECO WILLIAMS NEWS

Assists against old club Williams assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Liverpool.

Impact Williams played a key part in helping his new club shock his old on at Anfield. Williams set up one goal on his only chance created and was a threat down the flank throughout. Williams has been a limited offensive option this season, but he does have six chances created in his last three matches. Forest are finding some sort of form with two wins in a row, so the entire team is trending the right way.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels in loss to Cherries Williams generated three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Williams made solid contributions Sunday at left-back but his efforts were not enough to contain an assertive Bournemouth attack. He won eight of the 10 duels he engaged in, two of the three tackles, and executed two interceptions, two clearances and four recoveries. He was also able to place a shot on target and had another attempt blocked. The regular starter has got onto the scoresheet once but has yet to contribute to a clean sheet; his performance is not helped by a weak Forest defensive line around him.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five inaccurate crosses Williams generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34...

Impact For a third consecutive game, Williams has logged at least five crosses. But unlike the previous two matchups, none of his crosses were accurate. Williams remains without an assist despite 37 crosses (five accurate), seven chances created and one corner. The wing-back has scored one goal, which is all that he has to his 2025-26 season's G/A.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in home loss Williams had 10 crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Sunderland. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Williams attempted 10 crosses as his side fell to a 1-0 home defeat. This was the most crosses he has attempted in a game this season and his three completed crosses were more than he had created in all of the other games this year. He created four chances which also matched the four he had created in previous games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland: What Ange Postecoglou and Neco Williams said Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland: What Ange Postecoglou and Neco Williams said

SEPTEMBER 27 • BBC.CO.UK

Forest 'look a different team' despite Burnley draw, insists Postecoglou Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor, as a Jaidon Anthony strike cancelled out Neco Williams' opener.

SEPTEMBER 20 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Scores goal Williams scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and seven crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.

Impact In just five appearances this season, Williams is already on Nottingham's scoresheet. He has a strong chance to surpass his goal tally from last season, with one goal. However, Williams is not expected to become a scoring force, considering the aforementioned goal came across 35 appearances (28 starts) that saw him log fewer than eight shots on target. In each of Forest's previous three seasons, he logged exactly one goal twice.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Retains starting role Williams has started in all three games to start the season at left-back.

Impact Williams has retained his starting role at left-back moving into the 2025/26 season, having yet to miss a start in three matches. He has been solid on both sides of the ball thus far, recording two chances created and 15 crosses in the attack to go along with one clearance, four interceptions and eight tackles in the defense. He should maintain this role moving forward, a decent two-way player who could find more success under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Williams (ankle) played the second half of Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Fulham in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Williams has been working his way back from an ankle injury that now appears to be behind him, as he was fit enough to play one half in Saturday's friendly against Fulham. This is good news for Nottingham, since Williams managed to secure a starting role at left-back last season and will hope to build his fitness during pre-season to reclaim that spot heading into 2025/26.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling for preseason Williams (ankle) is traveling to portugal for the club's preseason friendlies, according to his club.

Impact Williams is seeing a good update this week as he works his way back from an ankle injury, with the defender now traveling to Portugal for the club's preseason activities. This likely leaves him very close to a return, probably training with his team and potentially featuring in a friendly soon. He did secure a starting spot at left-back last campaign with 28 starts in 35 appearances, a spot he will hope to continue in this season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Williams signed a four-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, the club announced.

Impact Williams extended his stay through the end of the 2029 campaign with a four-year deal. The defender is set to be a crucial part of the team for the foreseeable future, and is continuing to develop as an attacking threat. He scored one goal and added three assists in 35 Premier League appearances last season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury with Wales Williams has returned from international duty with Wales due to an ankle injury he suffered in a match against Liechtenstein on Friday, according to his club.

Impact Williams is seeing his time with the Welsh national team end early for the time being, with the defender suffering an ankle injury. This came after just 24 minutes of play in the match, set to return to Nottingham for assessment. He will have plenty of time to recover from whatever he is diagnosed with, still with around two months until the start of the new season.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly improved season Williams had four crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Impact For the most part, Williams' latest season is better than his previous. Williams logged 35 games and 28 starts, both the 24-year-old's career bests. Offensively, most of the defender's four G/A came from his career-high three assists via 18 chances created and 13 accurate crosses. Defensively, Williams recorded 120 clearances, 57 tackles won, 31 interceptions and 10 blocks, with the first two tallies his career bests.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Williams assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was give...

Impact Williams was able to earn an assist from the defense Monday, with the defender finding Murillo in the 64th minute to earn the club a draw. This gives him his second goal contribution in his past five appearances, both being assists. He now has one goal and three assists in 32 appearances (25 starts) this season.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest draws at Crystal Palace as Champions League hopes fade

Nottingham Forest has come from behind to draw at Crystal Palace 1-1 in the Premier League

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Provides assist in defeat Williams assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Williams led the Nottingham Forest attack Saturday with seven crosses (two accurate), one of which was the impetus for their lone goal in the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. The seven crosses attempted marked the most in a single appearance for Williams this season. Williams has started in each of Forest's last five fixtures, creating eight chances and contributing to three clean sheet efforts.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest advance to FA Cup semifinals

Crystal Palace advanced to the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Fulham

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Nottingham Forest news: Neco Williams to be offered a new contract Nottingham Forest are ready to offer defender Neco Williams a new contract. The Wales international's current deal expires next summer and F...

MARCH 26 • BBC.CO.UK

Scores goal Williams scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 7-0 victory against Brighton.

Impact Offensively, January was a rough month for Williams, who logged only one accurate cross and zero shots on goal in more than five hours of work. That is not the case for February, as Williams began his with a goal that he had not scored since Nottingham Forest's 2022-23 season. Williams' goal is a rarity, so after the international break should see him go back to showcasing himself defensively and nothing more than that.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Williams assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact After being dropped from Nottingham Forest's starting lineup by September and almost entirely in the first half of November, Williams has made a December resurgence, even with fellow left-wingback Alex Moreno healthy to play games. Williams playing over a healthy Moreno may continue to be the case, considering the former helped Forest's team get its scoring going by logging an assist to an Ola Aina goal.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to bench Williams came off the bench in four straight matches before the international break.

Impact Williams opened the season with three starts in a row, but has since been relegated to the bench. New signing Alex Moreno seems to be a consistent starter on the left-flank, which has opened Ola Aina to take over as the starting right-back.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Williams generated five shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Williams led Nottingham Forest with five shots attempted (one on target) Saturday as they marched past Southampton to a 1 - 0 victory. He also added two interceptions to Forest's clean sheet effort. Williams has now played every minute of Forest's inaugural two matches and has attempted six shots total. During the previous campaign, Williams attempted just 16 shots over 26 appearances (18 starts). Williams has just one career Premier League goal.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays against Chesterfield Williams (hamstring) was able to start and play 45 minutes during Saturday's 3-0 preseason win over Chesterfield.

Impact Williams sustained a hamstring injury back in May that landed him on injured list to end the season, which limited him to only 26 appearances. Now that he has recovered, he is expected to compete for a starting role in the upcoming campaign. Last year, he averaged approximately 2.6 crosses and tackles per game during his second season with Nottingham.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Williams (hamstring) won't return for Sunday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo."Unfortunately he is not going to be available. It is disappointing."

Impact Williams suffered the hamstring injury earlier in the month and is now officially sidelined. The defender will hope to return before pre-season officially kicks off. Williams' second season with Forest was solid, as he made 26 appearances (18 starts) and assisted once. He did see some rotation early in the season but finished the campaign as the preferred starting option.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE