Nottingham Forest earned a hugely significant victory away to Tottenham Hotspur that means Spurs' troubles continue.
With both sides in danger of relegation this was a huge game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After winning their first game under Igor Tudor midweek, albeit while still going out of the Champions League, Spurs almost took the lead here. A typical long throw from Kevin Danso was nodded on by Igor Jesus on to his own post with no home player able to follow up.
However, the momentum swung just before the break. First, Igor Jesus had a shot tipped over the bar by Guglielmo Vicario. However, from the resulting Neco Williams corner this time Jesus did get his goal by heading home.
Tudor made two changes at the break but Spurs weren't able to get back into the game with the Tricky Trees doubling the advantage with just over an hour gone.
Callum Hudson-Odoi did well on the left and ran to the byline pulling the ball back for Morgan Gibbs-White to make it 2-0.
From that point on it was hard to see how Tottenham would get back into the game and it ended 3-0 thanks to a late goal by substitute Taiwo Awoniyi who got in ahead of Danso to convert Williams' whipped-in delivery.
That result is a big one for Vítor Pereira's side who are now in 16th with 32 points, just one behind Leeds United. Tottenham meanwhile have to be grateful that Aston Villa dispatched West Ham as otherwise they'd be in the bottom three.
Incidents: The story of the match
The match begins
Missed opportunity! Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur had a header from close range inside the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Mathys Tel, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Nottingham Forest takes the lead against Tottenham Hotspur, 1-0. Igor Jesus scores with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, directing it into the left corner of the net. The assist goes to Neco Williams, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
GOAL Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest) scores!
Igor Jesus scores goal number 3 in the competition (30 matches)
Missed opportunity. Archie Gray from Tottenham Hotspur attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar and to the left.
Nottingham Forest takes a 2-0 lead over Tottenham Hotspur. Morgan Gibbs-White scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist comes from Callum Hudson-Odoi.
GOAL Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) scores!
Morgan Gibbs-White scores goal number 9 in the competition (31 matches)
Nottingham Forest takes a commanding lead with a score of 3-0 against Tottenham Hotspur. Taiwo Awoniyi finds the back of the net, firing a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Neco Williams, who delivered a precise cross.
GOAL Nottingham Forest: Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) scores!
Taiwo Awoniyi scores goal number 2 in the competition (12 matches)