Nottingham Forest Women started their FA Women's League Cup journey with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle Women on September 25, 2025. A late goal secured a dramatic victory for Forest in a closely contested group stage match. Newcastle took a surprise lead in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to go ahead. Forest responded strongly after the break, equalizing through a powerful header from a corner. As the match looked destined for a draw, Forest found a winner in the final minutes, with a striker pouncing on a loose ball in the box to spark celebrations. The victory provided a major boost for Nottingham Forest's cup ambitions, giving them three crucial points in a competitive group. Newcastle Women were left to reflect on a match where they had taken the lead but were unable to see out the result.