Liam Delap's past record against Aston Villa under scrutiny ahead of Nottingham Forest visit
Football Insider highlights the striker's previous goalscoring exploits against Villa as Unai Emery's side prepare for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Villa Park.
Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap carries a notably productive history against Aston Villa into Saturday's Premier League meeting at Villa Park, according to statistical analysis published by Football Insider on Friday.
During his spell at Ipswich Town, the forward found the net three times across two fixtures against Villa, despite registering a combined expected-goals total of only 0.86. The 23-year-old subsequently earned a move to Chelsea in 2025 before completing a £50million transfer to Forest.
His recent form tells a different story. Delap has gone 27 competitive matches without scoring for either Chelsea or his current club, with his last goal arriving in January. He failed to register a single shot opportunity in limited substitute appearances against Villa last season, finishing those encounters with an expected-goals reading of zero.
Football Insider suggests that if Delap starts on Saturday and receives clear chances, his earlier record indicates he could trouble the home defence. The outlet frames the fixture as an opportunity for him to end his prolonged drought.
Aston Villa enter the weekend searching for their first Premier League goal and victory of the campaign. Unai Emery's squad secured a win over Club Brugge during the week, but domestic results have placed early pressure on the manager to deliver three points at home.
With the international break approaching after this round of fixtures, both clubs are keen to build momentum in a division where they have struggled so far. Forest arrive at Villa Park needing a response of their own, and Delap's availability adds a familiar threat for the hosts to manage.
