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Nottingham Forest promotion hero shines on home debut for new club

Nottingham Forest won promotion to the Premier League in 2022 to end 23 years of hurt, and that group of players will live long in…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Nottingham Forest promotion hero shines on home debut for new club
Key Things to Know
  • Former Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall scored on his home debut for Wrexham in a 4-1 win over Preston.
  • Worrall opened the scoring with a 31st-minute header and earned an 8/10 match rating from Leader Live.
  • The defender joined manager Phil Parkinson's Wrexham during the summer transfer window after leaving Burnley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall delivered a standout performance on his home debut for Wrexham, scoring in a 4-1 victory over Preston. The defender opened the scoring with a header in the 31st minute and earned an 8/10 rating from Leader Live for anchoring the defense.

Worrall joined Wrexham during the summer transfer window following a difficult spell at Burnley and has now made three appearances under manager Phil Parkinson. Meanwhile, Ryan Yates remains the sole player from Forest's 2022 promotion squad still representing the Premier League club.

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