A Six-Goal Statement, Melissa Johnson’s Golden Touch, and a Historic Double for the Reds
Let’s put it plainly: Nottingham Forest Women didn’t just win – they dominated.
22 games, 22 unbeaten, 79 goals scored, just 8 conceded, and a second trophy in the cabinet after lifting the FA Women’s National League Cup.
Yes, that’s a domestic double, achieved with swagger, substance, and a collective will to write history – not just for the club, but for women’s football in Nottingham.
One Match That Changed Everything
Despite going the season unbeaten, Forest were pushed to the brink by a relentless Wolverhampton Wanderers Women side, who only lost twice all season.
The difference? A 6-1 demolition of Wolves in their own backyard back in September 2024 – the match that made Forest believers and Wolves wobble. Those three points proved crucial. Forest finished just three points ahead.
Johnson’s 27 Goals and the Power of Unity
If this Forest side was a machine, Johnson was its engine. With 27 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions, she didn’t just fire Forest to promotion – she lit up every ground she played on.
And when it came time for the FA WNL Cup Final, Forest showed up again—lifting the silverware with confidence and composure. The cup run offered a welcome test ahead of the league climax and added steel to their already ironclad mentality.
The Broader Impact
Promotion to the Women’s Championship is about more than just status. It means visibility. Investment. Momentum.
Forest’s unbeaten run and cup triumph are a reminder that greatness isn’t reserved for the top tier. It’s being built, nurtured, and delivered in places like the Womens National League North, where passion meets purpose week in, week out.
The Road Ahead
Next season will be a new challenge. Championship football is faster, tougher, and more ruthless. But Forest won’t go quietly.
They’ve got belief. They’ve got momentum. They’ve got Melissa Johnson.
And now, they’ve got silverware to prove they belong.
A league title. A cup. An unbeaten season. Nottingham Forest Women have arrived—and the rest of the Championship has been warned.
