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Burnley Women fall to 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest

Burnley Women signed off for the international break with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:08 AM
Burnley Women fall to 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest
Key Things to Know
  • Burnley Women suffered a 2-0 away defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.
  • Nottingham Forest forward Tuva Espas scored both goals in the 43rd and 72nd minutes.
  • Burnley goalkeeper Jackie Burns made several key saves despite spilling the ball for the second goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Burnley Women suffered a 2-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon prior to the international break. Nottingham Forest forward Tuva Espas scored both goals, sliding in a 43rd-minute cross from Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah before tapping in a second 18 minutes from time following a spill by Burnley goalkeeper Jackie Burns.

Despite Burns making several crucial saves and the Clarets pushing for chances through Thea Paul and Leah Galton, Burnley were unable to find the net. The result leaves manager Jackie Bachteler's team in 11th place with two points from five matches in the Barclays Women's Super League 2.

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