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Extends with Forest Williams has signed an extension with Nottingham Forest, according to the club.

Impact Williams is going to stick around with Nottingham after joining the club in 2022, with the defender inking a deal to remain with the team until 2030. He remains a starter for the club in the 2026/27 season, and seems likely to remain in that role, their regular on the left side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Gerrard cheekily tells Premier League defender to rejoin Liverpool Liverpool great Steven Gerrard has cheekily urged Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams to rejoin the Reds.

AUGUST 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Draws penalty Williams registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Liverpool.

Impact Williams took one shot and three corners, but most importantly drew a penalty that was converted for the second goal. The full-back got forward well and abused the space that Jeremie Frimpong left in the backline. Williams made the most of his chances against his former club and played a big role in the draw.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Liverpool Williams is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Liverpool after recovering from the knock he suffered against Leeds in midweek, according to the Standard.

Impact Williams is available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after the knock he suffered in the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Leeds proved minor. The defender had initially been considered a doubt and was set to be assessed ahead of the trip to Anfield, but he has now been cleared to play. Williams is expected to start at left-back against his former club, with Luca Netz providing an alternative at the position if needed.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for assessment ahead of Liverpool Williams (face) will be assessed ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Liverpool after suffering a facial injury in the 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Leeds United, the club...

Impact Williams picked up the facial injury during the midweek cup defeat and his availability for Saturday's trip to Anfield is now uncertain. The defender will be evaluated ahead of the match, with his status likely depending on the severity of the issue and how he progresses over the coming days. Luca Netz is the leading candidate to start at left-back if Williams is ultimately unable to feature.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in 1-0 loss Williams registered four crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Leeds United.

Impact Williams attempted four crosses and was successful with one as Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds. He finished last season with two goals and three assists. The defender also won all three of his tackles and made three clearances.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Williams registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Williams had a solid two-way match Sunday as his team earned a point, recording one shot, a chance created and five crosses in the attack to go along with two interceptions, three tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has gone four league matches since his last goal contribution, with two goals and three assists all season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer from range Williams scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Williams fired home the equalizer for Nottingham Forest in the 38th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at the City Ground, getting on the end of Callum Hudson-Odoi's pass before ripping a low 20-yard strike past Marco Bizot at the near post. He was active all game from left-back, impacting both ends with four shots, two chances created, nine crosses and three tackles won. Williams has now surpassed his previous career high in league play, reaching five goal contributions across 31 Premier League appearances this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12 • goal

Emi Martinez injury update delivered by Unai Emery after Aston Villa goalkeeper pulls out of Nottingham Forest game in warm-up

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Pair of assists Sunday Williams assisted twice to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Williams was involved throughout Sunday's rout and he put his mark on the match with a pair of assists in the clash. He sent in five crosses and nearly had a goal of his own with a dangerous shot. The defender was good throughout and he continues to be a constant offensive threat whenever he's on the ball.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa beats Lille to reach Europa League quarterfinals, Forest advances on penalties

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Williams registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Williams kept a clean sheet Sunday, his seventh of the campaign. He made two clearances on that end as he and his fellow defenders only allowed one shot on target throughout the match. He was active on the attack too, creating two chances, recording three crosses and taking two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven shots in tie Williams had seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton.

Impact Williams was one of Forest's most active weapons out wide, constantly attacking space, whipping himself into crossing lanes, and letting it rip from distance. One of his long-range strikes took a deflection and clipped the roof of the net as Forest cranked up the pressure, and he later served in the cross that sparked the late double chance. He kept his foot on the gas until the final whistle but could not deliver the killer ball or finish, even after setting a new season high with seven shots (two on target) and matching his season best with four chances created. This was arguably his sharpest performance of the campaign, yet he still walked away without the decisive moment his display deserved.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Williams is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Williams has completed the suspension stemming from the red card he picked up against Crystal Palace after a handball and is cleared to return for the next match. The left-back has been a locked-in starter for Forest all season and is expected to step straight back into the starting lineup Wednesday against Wolves.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace: Dyche's men edge six points clear of drop zone Nottingham Forest played the second half with 10 men after Neco Williams' sending-off, but Crystal Palace could not end their winless run.

FEBRUARY 1 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Sent off for hand ball Williams was shown a red card in the first half of Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Williams was shown his marching orders Sunday, sent off early in the match after stopping a clear goal-scoring opportunity, sticking out his hand on the goal line to knock the ball away. This will force him to miss another match, not an option to face Leeds United on Feb. 6, returning to face Wolves on Feb. 11. This will then force a change, with Oleksander Zinchenko as a possible replacement at left-back.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo saves Nottingham Forest's record signing Omari Hutchinson's spot-kick in classic FA Cup third round tie

Arthur Okonkwo proved to be Wrexham's hero as the Dragons shotstopper denied Omari Hutchinson from 12 yards to send the Championship side in...

JANUARY 9 • goal

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo saves Nottingham Forest's record signing Omari Hutchinson's spot-kick in classic FA Cup third round tie

Three crosses from defense Williams had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against West Ham United.

Impact Williams would see a decent match in the defense Tuesday despite allowing a goal, only beaten by an own goal and recovering with a tackle, an interception and eight clearances. He would also add two shots and three crosses for a decent two-way effort. He has started in all 21 appearances this season, having yet to miss a start in league play this campaign.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Man City player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Rayan Cherki does it again as Frenchman rescues vital victory for Pep Guardiola's side with late winning strike and assist

Rayan Cherki underlined his status as the Premier League's signing of the season by rescuing all three points for Manchester City after they...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • goal

Man City player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Rayan Cherki does it again as Frenchman rescues vital victory for Pep Guardiola's side with late winning strike and assist

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Williams generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Williams kept his third clean sheet of the season, including the second in his last three appearances. He won six duels, intercepted three passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot as he and his teammates held Spurs to just a single shot on target. Williams matched that shot on target himself on the attack, also creating two chances and recording two accurate crosses in his excellent performance on both ends of the pitch.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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