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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Premier League

Season Statistics

3 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (0%) Draw (67%) Loss (33%)
3 Played
0 Won
2 Drawn
1 Lost
2 Goals For
3 Goals Against

Team Overview

Nottingham Forest remain one of English football's most storied clubs, their history defined by an era of remarkable success under Brian Clough that included European Cup triumphs and top-flight titles. That legacy has long shaped the club's identity as a proud institution with a passionate fan base at the City Ground, and their return to the Premier League in recent years has been framed against the backdrop of reconnecting with that historic pedigree after decades outside the top division.

The current campaign, under manager Oliver Glasner, presents a mixed picture through three Premier League matches. Forest have yet to register a win, drawing twice and losing once, a run reflected in their "LDD" form string. Their goal output has been modest, scoring just twice while conceding three times, and they have failed to find the net in two of their three outings, pointing to some early struggles in front of goal. The team does have a clean sheet to their name, suggesting defensive organization even amid the winless start. Splitting the numbers further, Forest have played two matches at home, drawing one and losing one, while their sole away fixture ended in a draw, indicating a side that has been competitive without yet converting performances into victories.

Taken together, the early statistics suggest a team still finding its rhythm, capable of matching opponents for spells but lacking the cutting edge to turn draws into wins. The balance of two draws against a single defeat shows resilience and an ability to avoid heavy losses, even as the low goal tally highlights an area for improvement going forward. For a club with such rich European and domestic history, the early emphasis appears to be on establishing defensive solidity as a foundation, with the attacking output likely to be a key area to monitor as the season progresses under Glasner's guidance.

Squad (30 players)

Goalkeepers (5)

S. Benda
#13 S. Benda
Aaron Bott
#1 Aaron Bott
John
#12 John
M. Sels
#26 M. Sels
Keehan Willows
#1 Keehan Willows

Defenders (8)

Jair
#23 Jair
O. Diomande
#2 O. Diomande
N. Milenković
#31 N. Milenković
D. Muñoz
#27 D. Muñoz
Murillo
#5 Murillo
L. Netz
#25 L. Netz
J. Sinclair
#2 J. Sinclair
Jack Ethan Thompson
#26 Jack Ethan Thompson

Midfielders (9)

O. Aina
#34 O. Aina
N. Williams
#3 N. Williams
N. Domínguez
#8 N. Domínguez
J. McAtee
#24 J. McAtee
G. McDonnell
#10 G. McDonnell
I. Sangaré
#6 I. Sangaré
X. Schlager
#21 X. Schlager
A. Whitehall
#8 A. Whitehall
R. Yates
#22 R. Yates

Attackers (8)

M. Gibbs-White
#10 M. Gibbs-White
C. Hudson-Odoi
#7 C. Hudson-Odoi
Z. Blake
#17 Z. Blake
L. Delap
#19 L. Delap
Igor Jesus
#11 Igor Jesus
A. Kalimuendo
#15 A. Kalimuendo
D. Ndoye
#14 D. Ndoye
C. Wood
#9 C. Wood

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
21
X. Schlager
X. Schlager
MF 6.8 3 0 0 196 9 69
34
O. Aina
O. Aina
MF 6.9 3 0 0 219 7 75
31
N. Milenković
N. Milenković
DF 6.5 3 0 0 270 5 101
26
M. Sels
M. Sels
GK 6.5 3 0 0 270 0 90
11
Igor Jesus
Igor Jesus
FW 6.5 3 0 0 210 2 58
10
M. Gibbs-White
M. Gibbs-White
FW 6.9 3 1 1 270 4 81
14
D. Ndoye
D. Ndoye
FW 6.8 3 1 0 187 2 32
3
N. Williams
N. Williams
MF 7.2 3 0 0 270 12 84
24
J. McAtee
J. McAtee
MF 7.0 3 0 0 253 5 106
23
Jair
Jair
DF 6.6 3 0 0 270 5 92
5
Murillo
Murillo
DF 6.8 3 0 0 268 6 127
9
C. Wood
C. Wood
FW 6.4 2 0 0 44 0 8
19
L. Delap
L. Delap
FW 6.5 2 0 0 98 0 13
25
L. Netz
L. Netz
DF 4.3 2 0 0 26 1 10
7
C. Hudson-Odoi
C. Hudson-Odoi
FW 0.0 1 0 0 1 0 2
8
N. Domínguez
N. Domínguez
MF 0.0 1 0 0 1 0 2
27
D. Muñoz
D. Muñoz
DF 6.6 1 0 0 31 1 6
6
I. Sangaré
I. Sangaré
MF 6.9 1 0 0 90 0 53
15
A. Kalimuendo
A. Kalimuendo
FW - 1 0 0 1 0 0
2
O. Diomande
O. Diomande
DF 0.0 1 0 0 1 0 1

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (48)

D. Muñoz
From Crystal Palace
Transfer Aug 2026
L. Delap
From Chelsea
Transfer Aug 2026
O. Diomande
From Sporting CP
Transfer Aug 2026
Gustavo Sá
From Famalicao
Transfer Jul 2026
X. Schlager
From RB Leipzig
Free agent Jul 2026
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Departures (59)

Morato
To West Ham
Loan Aug 2026
Z. Abbott
To Southampton
Loan Aug 2026
O. Hutchinson
To AC Milan
Loan Aug 2026
L. Sillah
To Gillingham
Loan Aug 2026
D. Bakwa
To Lille
Loan Aug 2026
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Injuries & Availability

1 Out 0 Doubtful
N. Savona
N. Savona Knee Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Nottingham Forest's current injury list is refreshingly short, with N. Savona the only confirmed absentee due to a knee injury. This represents a best-case scenario for squad management, as the club is otherwise able to call upon a fully fit playing group when selecting a matchday squad. With no doubtful cases muddying the picture, there is clarity across the rest of the roster heading into upcoming fixtures.

In terms of impact, the absence of a single player is inherently limited compared to sides dealing with multiple simultaneous injuries, particularly when those setbacks are concentrated in one area of the pitch. Without further data on Savona's specific role and standing within the squad hierarchy, it is difficult to quantify the tactical significance of this absence beyond noting it as an isolated case. What can be said with confidence is that having only one player sidelined affords greater flexibility, since selection is not constrained by injury concerns elsewhere. Overall, this represents a favorable injury situation, allowing for consistent team selection and reduced reliance on squad depth to paper over gaps caused by unavailability.

Recent Form

DDLLW
D Tottenham 0-0 (H)
D Liverpool 2-2 (A)
L Leeds 0-2 (H)
L Leeds 0-1 (H)
W Stade Brestois 29 2-0 (H)

Form Analysis

Nottingham Forest's last five matches paint a picture of inconsistency, with one win, two draws and two losses producing just four goals scored against five conceded. The sequence began with back-to-back draws, a 0-0 stalemate against Tottenham at home followed by a 2-2 result away to Liverpool that showed some attacking output against top-half opposition. That momentum stalled with consecutive home defeats to Leeds, first 0-2 and then 0-1, both without registering a goal, before the run closed with a 2-0 home win over Stade Brestois 29 that offered the only real attacking encouragement of the sample.

The numbers point to a side struggling to find fluency in front of goal, having failed to score in three of the five matches, while the defense has shown its own vulnerabilities, particularly in the two losses to Leeds where six goals were conceded across those two fixtures combined with the Liverpool draw. Notably, four of the five matches came at home, yet the team managed just one win and two defeats in that setting, suggesting home advantage has not translated into consistent results. The draw against Liverpool stands out as the most productive attacking display of the run, while the Leeds defeats represent the clearest cause for concern defensively.

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