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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Premier League

Season Statistics

37 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (30%) Draw (27%) Loss (43%)
37 Played
11 Won
10 Drawn
16 Lost
47 Goals For
50 Goals Against

Team Overview

Nottingham Forest remains one of English football's most storied clubs, with a rich heritage that includes European glory and a deep connection to their City Ground home. The club has long been associated with passionate support and a commitment to developing talent, though they have faced the challenges of rebuilding their Premier League status in recent years. Under Vitor Pereira's guidance, Forest continues to navigate the complexities of top-flight football while maintaining their distinctive identity as a club that punches above its weight when firing on all cylinders.

The current Premier League campaign tells a tale of inconsistency for Forest, with their record of 11 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses from 37 matches reflecting the fine margins at this level. Their goal statistics of 47 scored and 50 conceded highlight a team that has struggled to find the right balance between attack and defense, with only 9 clean sheets achieved throughout the season. The -3 goal difference suggests they have been competitive in many fixtures without quite having the cutting edge needed to secure crucial points in tight encounters.

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Forest's form pattern reveals a team capable of both impressive victories and frustrating defeats, with their away record actually superior to their home performance this season. Having collected 7 wins from 19 away fixtures compared to just 4 victories in 18 home matches represents an unusual dynamic that suggests the team may perform better when expectations are lower. The fact they have failed to score in 14 matches indicates that creating and converting chances has been a persistent challenge, yet their ability to compete across 37 Premier League fixtures demonstrates the squad's resilience and determination to establish themselves at the highest level.

Squad (35 players)

Goalkeepers (6)

Aaron Bott
#63 Aaron Bott
A. Gunn
#18 A. Gunn
John
#13 John
S. Ortega
#27 S. Ortega
M. Sels
#26 M. Sels
Keehan Willows
#67 Keehan Willows

Defenders (12)

Z. Abbott
#44 Z. Abbott
O. Aina
#34 O. Aina
W. Boly
#30 W. Boly
Jair
#23 Jair
Justin Thomas Hanks
#65 Justin Thomas Hanks
N. Milenković
#31 N. Milenković
Morato
#4 Morato
Murillo
#5 Murillo
L. Netz
#25 L. Netz
N. Savona
#37 N. Savona
J. Sinclair
#61 J. Sinclair
N. Williams
#3 N. Williams

Midfielders (10)

E. Anderson
#8 E. Anderson
N. Domínguez
#16 N. Domínguez
M. Gibbs-White
#10 M. Gibbs-White
C. Hudson-Odoi
#7 C. Hudson-Odoi
J. McAtee
#24 J. McAtee
I. Sangaré
#6 I. Sangaré
A. Whitehall
#51 A. Whitehall
R. Yates
#22 R. Yates
Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira
#17 Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira
O. Hutchinson
#21 O. Hutchinson

Attackers (7)

T. Awoniyi
#9 T. Awoniyi
D. Bakwa
#29 D. Bakwa
Z. Blake
#77 Z. Blake
Igor Jesus
#19 Igor Jesus
L. Lucca
#20 L. Lucca
D. Ndoye
#14 D. Ndoye
C. Wood
#11 C. Wood

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
31
N. Milenković
N. Milenković
DF 6.8 37 0 0 3285 30 1493
8
E. Anderson
E. Anderson
MF 7.3 37 4 4 3269 101 2341
19
Igor Jesus
Igor Jesus
FW 6.6 36 6 4 2230 23 426
10
M. Gibbs-White
M. Gibbs-White
MF 6.9 36 14 4 3020 20 1174
3
N. Williams
N. Williams
DF 6.9 36 2 3 3116 94 1291
7
C. Hudson-Odoi
C. Hudson-Odoi
MF 6.9 30 3 4 1849 14 657
21
O. Hutchinson
O. Hutchinson
FW 6.7 30 1 4 1617 19 511
26
M. Sels
M. Sels
GK 6.8 30 0 0 2577 1 752
6
I. Sangaré
I. Sangaré
MF 7.0 27 2 2 2015 59 920
16
N. Domínguez
N. Domínguez
MF 6.8 26 1 1 1168 54 521
5
Murillo
Murillo
DF 7.0 25 1 0 2133 35 1132
14
D. Ndoye
D. Ndoye
MF 6.6 24 1 1 1176 23 282
22
R. Yates
R. Yates
MF 6.7 21 0 2 604 14 246
4
Morato
Morato
DF 6.9 20 1 0 1276 29 727
34
O. Aina
O. Aina
DF 6.9 18 0 0 1590 31 629
9
T. Awoniyi
T. Awoniyi
FW 6.7 16 4 1 474 1 74
29
D. Bakwa
D. Bakwa
FW 6.6 14 0 2 552 4 195
37
N. Savona
N. Savona
DF 6.6 14 2 0 1026 20 399
11
C. Wood
C. Wood
FW 6.6 14 3 0 844 1 145
24
J. McAtee
J. McAtee
MF 6.5 13 0 1 310 7 114
23
Jair
Jair
DF 6.8 8 0 0 462 9 198
25
L. Netz
L. Netz
DF 6.7 6 0 0 328 12 90
13
John
John
GK 6.3 5 0 0 438 0 130
20
L. Lucca
L. Lucca
FW 6.6 4 1 0 135 0 16
44
Z. Abbott
Z. Abbott
DF 6.5 3 0 0 165 4 62
27
S. Ortega
S. Ortega
GK 7.0 3 0 0 270 0 68
18
A. Gunn
A. Gunn
GK 6.3 1 0 0 45 0 19

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (51)

L. Netz
From B. Monchengladbach
Transfer Feb 2026
S. Ortega
From Manchester City
Transfer Feb 2026
L. Lucca
From Napoli
Loan Jan 2026
Jamie Carson McDonnell
From Mansfield
Return from loan Jan 2026
Joshua Alan Powell
From Colchester
Return from loan Jan 2026
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Departures (63)

Cuiabano
To Vasco
Loan Feb 2026
B. Hammond
To Northampton
Loan Feb 2026
O. Zinchenko
To Arsenal
Return from loan Jan 2026
Jack Ethan Thompson
To Barrow
Loan Jan 2026
Cherif Yaya
To Hereford
Loan Jan 2026
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Injuries & Availability

6 Out 0 Doubtful
O. Aina
O. Aina Injury
Out
Murillo
Murillo Muscle Injury
Out
C. Hudson-Odoi
C. Hudson-Odoi Injury
Out
W. Boly
W. Boly Knee Injury
Out
D. Ndoye
D. Ndoye Injury
Out
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Impact Analysis

Nottingham Forest face significant squad disruption with six players currently unavailable, creating challenges across multiple areas of the pitch. The injury list spans both defensive and attacking positions, with O. Aina and W. Boly representing key losses in defense, while C. Hudson-Odoi and D. Ndoye impact the team's attacking options. The knee injuries to Boly and N. Savona are particularly concerning as these typically require extended recovery periods, though the nature of the other injuries affecting Aina, Hudson-Odoi, and Ndoye remains unspecified in terms of severity.

The defensive unit appears most severely impacted with three players unavailable, potentially forcing tactical adjustments and reliance on squad depth. Hudson-Odoi's absence removes a versatile attacking threat who can operate in wide areas, while Ndoye's unavailability further limits offensive options. With six first-team players sidelined simultaneously, Forest's squad depth will be thoroughly tested, requiring fringe players to step up and potentially forcing the coaching staff to alter their preferred tactical approach. The muscle injury affecting Murillo adds another layer of complexity to the defensive reshuffle, making this a challenging period for squad rotation and maintaining consistent performance levels across all competitions.

Recent Form

LDLWW
L Manchester United 3-2 (A)
D Newcastle 1-1 (H)
L Aston Villa 4-0 (A)
W Chelsea 1-3 (A)
W Aston Villa 1-0 (H)

Form Analysis

Nottingham Forest's recent form presents a picture of inconsistency, with their two wins and two losses from five matches highlighting the team's unpredictable nature. The standout result was their impressive away victory at Chelsea, where they secured a convincing 3-1 win that demonstrated their capability to perform against quality opposition. This was complemented by a solid 1-0 home victory over Aston Villa, showing they can grind out results when needed.

However, defensive frailties have been evident throughout this period, with Forest conceding nine goals across five matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in four of those games. The 4-0 defeat away to Aston Villa was particularly concerning, representing a stark contrast to their earlier home success against the same opponents. Their attacking output of seven goals suggests reasonable creativity going forward, though the narrow 3-2 loss to Manchester United and 1-1 draw with Newcastle indicate they've been competitive in most fixtures. The mixed results against varied opposition levels suggest Forest are a team capable of both impressive performances and disappointing collapses, making their form difficult to predict with any consistency.

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