May 30, 2022, marked a historic day for Nottingham Forest as they sealed their return to the Premier League after a 23-year wait. The team's remarkable turnaround was capped off with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield at Wembley in the Championship play-off final.
Levi Colwill's own goal in the 43rd minute proved to be the decisive moment, securing Forest's top-flight status for the first time since 1999.
The season's journey was nothing short of remarkable, with Forest starting at the bottom of the table after eight games under the leadership of Steve Cooper, who took over in late September.
Cooper's appointment marked a turning point for the team, which had previously suffered six defeats in seven games. Under his guidance, Forest eventually moved into the top six for the first time this season on February 9.
The team's impressive run included home FA Cup wins over Arsenal and Leicester City, before narrowly losing to Liverpool in the quarter-finals.
As the momentum grew around the team and city, Forest's promotion in their first-ever play-off final was a testament to Cooper's leadership and the team's resilience.
