Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on 29 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 (UTC) in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. Liverpool opened the 2026 campaign with a 2-2 away draw and sit 9th in the table with 1 point, while Nottingham Forest arrive in Liverpool after a 1-0 home defeat in their opener, placing them 15th with no points. This fixture adds early-season significance as both sides look to shape their league trajectory.

With Liverpool aiming to turn Anfield into a fortress again and Nottingham Forest seeking a statement result on the road, the stakes are clear. Early league positioning, confidence, and momentum are on the line, and the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats from recent seasons underline how competitive this matchup has become in Premier League play.

Head-to-head record

The recent Premier League head-to-head record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest is tightly contested across the last five meetings.

Previous meetings: 5
Liverpool wins: 2
Draws: 1
Nottingham Forest wins: 2

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline in the Premier League, the rivalry over the last few seasons has been finely balanced, with neither side able to dominate outright. The sequence of results shows momentum swinging back and forth between the clubs.

On 2 March 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 27 at The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool and were edged out 0-1 after a goalless first half. Later that year, on 14 September 2024 at Anfield in Regular Season - 4, Liverpool again struggled at home to Forest, with the visitors winning 0-1 after a 0-0 first half, underlining Forest’s ability to frustrate Liverpool on Merseyside.

The 2024-2025 Premier League season continued this pattern of tight contests. On 14 January 2025 in Regular Season - 21 at The City Ground, Nottingham Forest led 1-0 at half-time but Liverpool fought back to secure a 1-1 draw by full-time. Then, on 22 November 2025 at Anfield in Regular Season - 12, Forest produced a standout away performance, leading 1-0 at half-time and eventually winning 0-3. Most recently, on 22 February 2026 in Regular Season - 27 at the City Ground, Forest again hosted Liverpool, but this time Liverpool prevailed 0-1 after a 0-0 first half. Overall, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline in these five fixtures highlights narrow margins, low-scoring battles, and several decisive away wins.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers from these five Premier League meetings reveal a near-even contest, with a minimal goal difference separating the sides.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 3 - 3 Nottingham Forest
Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.60 vs Nottingham Forest 0.60

Venue Split Performance:

At Anfield: 2 matches played here — Liverpool won 0 (as home side), Nottingham Forest won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
At City Ground/The City Ground: 3 matches played here — Nottingham Forest won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 3 (as away side), 1 draw

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest last results in recent competitive fixtures:

22 February 2026: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 27
22 November 2025: Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 12
14 January 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 21
14 September 2024: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 4
2 March 2024: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 27

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

Liverpool’s early-season profile in the 2026 Premier League is based on a single away draw, reflected in their current league form of D. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 2, all away from home, indicating an open style that creates and concedes chances in equal measure. With no home fixtures played yet this season, Anfield remains an unknown factor statistically, but Liverpool’s attack is averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match season to date.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest enter this fixture on the back of a 1-0 home defeat in their only Premier League match of the 2026 season so far, giving them a league form line of L. Offensively, Forest have yet to score this campaign, while defensively they have conceded 1 goal, again all at home. Their away record for the season is still blank, so this trip to Anfield will be their first road test, with season-to-date numbers showing an average of 0.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the last five Premier League meetings, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are level on both wins and goals scored, with a 2-1-2 record (from Liverpool’s perspective) and a 3-3 aggregate score. The venue split is striking: Liverpool have taken all their victories at Forest’s ground, while Nottingham Forest have claimed both of their wins at Anfield, suggesting that home advantage has not dictated outcomes in this particular matchup. Coming into this 29 August 2026 clash, Liverpool’s season-to-date numbers show a more productive attack but a leaky defence, while Forest have been compact but blunt in front of goal. Historically tight margins, low average scoring, and the unusual pattern of away success all point to a finely balanced contest, even if league position and early-season form slightly favour Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest H2H Statistics updated on 24 August 2026.