Liam Delap Long-Range Strike Ends 8-Month Goal Drought

B24 Sports Desk September 13, 2026

Second-Half Thunderbolt Ends Liam Delap Drought Against Zion Suzuki

Nottingham Forest forward Liam Delap scored his first goal for the club on September 12, 2026, breaking the deadlock shortly after halftime against goalkeeper Zion Suzuki at the City Ground. The long-range strike represents the 23-year-old’s first competitive goal in any competition since January 7, 2026, when he scored for Chelsea against Fulham.

Oliver Glasner Secures Attacking Yield Through Delap Breakthrough

The second-half strike gave Oliver Glasner’s side the lead as Nottingham Forest pursue their first victory of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Delap’s goal followed earlier league appearances against Liverpool and Tottenham, with the striker leading Forest’s central attack following his summer transfer from Stamford Bridge.

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The result builds on Forest’s early calendar fixtures in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign as Glasner integrates new summer signings into the matchday squad.

Statistical confirmation of Delap’s goalscoring record was reported by BBC Sport.

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Q: When did Liam Delap score his first goal for Nottingham Forest?

Liam Delap scored his first goal for Nottingham Forest on September 12, 2026, against goalkeeper Zion Suzuki at the City Ground.

Q: When was Liam Delap's previous competitive goal before joining Forest?

Prior to his September 12 strike for Forest, Delap last scored on January 7, 2026, while playing for Chelsea against Fulham.

Q: Which club did Liam Delap join Nottingham Forest from?

Liam Delap joined Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2026 following a spell at Chelsea.