The Breakthrough Season at Right-Back

The City Ground in West Bridgford

The 2019–20 Championship season brought a definitive positional shift to Matty Cash's career. The former winger and midfielder was moved to right-back by manager Sabri Lamouchi, a tactical decision that laid the foundation for his later success in the Premier League and with the Poland national team. Playing for Nottingham Forest, he made 42 league appearances that term, scoring 3 goals and emerging as a vital figure in the club's promotion push.

Autumn fixtures and a new deal

Autumn 2019 underlined his growing importance to the side. On 27 November 2019, Cash featured in an away match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in London, where Nottingham Forest cruised to a 4–0 victory and the defender received a yellow card in the 52nd minute. Just a day later, on 28 November 2019, the club rewarded his stellar form by signing him to a three-and-a-half-year contract extension running until 2023.

The demanding schedule continued unabated. On 6 December 2019, Cash played the full match at The Den in London as Nottingham Forest drew 2–2 with Millwall F.C., picking up a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Winter transfer interest

His impressive performances did not go unnoticed elsewhere. In January 2020, clubs including Milan, Everton, and West Ham expressed transfer interest. Despite the growing attention, Cash decided to stay at Nottingham Forest until the end of the season, remaining focused on helping the team achieve promotion to the Premier League.

Spring battles and late drama

The business end of the season brought high-stakes fixtures at the top of the Championship. On 8 February 2020, Nottingham Forest secured a 2–0 home win against Leeds United at the City Ground, with Cash receiving a yellow card in the 44th minute. A week later, on 15 lutego 2020 (15 February 2020) at The Hawthorns, Forest drew 2–2 away against West Bromwich Albion. In that dramatic encounter, the full-back was booked in the 27th minute before scoring a crucial goal in the 90th minute to salvage a draw.

Across the 2019–20 campaign, Matty Cash played 42 league matches, scored 3 goals, and made 45 total appearances across all competitions. His tenacity and defensive reliability earned him the Player of the Season award from Nottingham Forest supporters. This stellar breakthrough campaign ultimately paved the way for his move to Aston Villa – follow his path in Matty Cash's career overview.