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The Guardian // Sport // Football

FA Cup roundup: Forest revel in spirit of ‘59 against Luton as Exeter shock Oxford

Saturday 11th January 2025, 5:56PM

Nottingham Forest beat Luton 2-0 in repeat of 1959 finalLeicester thrash QPR 6-2 as Brighton ease past NorwichWith their club legend, Mick Harford, helping to lead the team, Luton, who sacked manager Rob Edwards this week, travelled to Nottingham Forest for a repeat of 1959’s final. And just like that Wembley day, the Hatters departed in disappointment, losing 2-0 at the City Ground.Ryan Yates, the Forest captain, was the driving force for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, and scored the first goal for the Premier League high-fliers, a stooping header after a fine cross from Ramón Sosa. The Paraguayan then scored Forest’s second himself, sliding in from close range after Jota Silva’s pass from the right wing to follow up six consecutive Premier League wins with a comfortable stroll into the next round. Continue reading...

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