Nottingham Forest continued their strong start to the 2026 Netball Super League with a 70-54 victory over Birmingham Panthers on Saturday. Head coach Chelsea Pitman stressed the squad has yet to reach peak form, as the win marked their third straight triumph. The scoreline reflected a return to basics that the coaching staff imposed after a rocky opening.

Birmingham’s attack was led by Betsy Creak, who tallied 24 goals, while Sophie Egbaran added 20. Forest’s own shooters spread the load, but head coach Sonia Mkoloma lamented a lack of clinical finishing in the second and third quarters. She said the performance fell short of the team’s target and left them vulnerable early on, in the first half.

With three wins from three fixtures, Forest sits near the top of the table and has forced Birmingham into a fourth consecutive loss. Pitman believes the squad’s hard‑training regime will translate into tighter execution as the campaign progresses. The victory reinforces Forest’s status as early contenders and puts pressure on rivals to match their intensity as the league intensifies this season.