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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Nottingham Forest host Manchester City at the City Ground in Nottingham on 07 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 10. The fixture pits a side battling at the bottom against a title contender, giving this clash significant importance for both ends of the table and making the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City stats particularly relevant in the build-up.

Forest come into this round 19th in the Premier League standings with 6 points from 9 matches, having scored 6 goals and conceded 12, and currently sitting in the relegation zone. Manchester City arrive in Nottingham ranked 2nd with 21 points from 9 games, scoring 20 and conceding 10, and firmly in the Champions League qualification positions. With such a clear gap in league form and objectives, the stakes are high: Forest need points for survival, while City must keep pace at the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but telling recent history between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City across league and cup competition.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Nottingham Forest wins: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Manchester City wins: 3

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City timeline in the current dataset spans five competitive fixtures from December 2024 through March 2026, covering both Premier League encounters and a major cup semi-final. Over this period, Manchester City have generally held the upper hand, but Forest have shown they can compete and occasionally upset the odds.

The sequence begins on 04 December 2024 in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 (half-time 2-0). That dominance was briefly checked on 08 March 2025 at The City Ground in another Premier League clash, as Nottingham Forest responded with a 1-0 home win after a goalless first half, underlining their capacity to frustrate City on their own pitch. Later, on 27 April 2025, the sides met at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Semi-finals, with Nottingham Forest as the designated home team. Manchester City prevailed 2-0 (half-time 1-0), using the neutral venue to reassert control in knockout competition.

The rivalry then shifted back to league action at the City Ground on 27 December 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 18. Manchester City edged a tight contest 2-1 away from home after a 0-0 first half, reinforcing their strong record when visiting Nottingham. The most recent entry in the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City timeline came on 04 March 2026 at Etihad Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 29, where Manchester City and Nottingham Forest played out a 2-2 draw. City led 1-0 at half-time but Forest battled back for a share of the points, showing resilience and narrowing the psychological gap ahead of the upcoming fixture.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City stats from these five matches point to City’s superiority, but also highlight Forest’s ability to keep games competitive.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Nottingham Forest 4 - 9 Manchester City
  • Average Goals per Match: Nottingham Forest 0.80 vs Manchester City 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At City Ground: 3 matches played here — Nottingham Forest won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Etihad Stadium: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 1 (as home side), Nottingham Forest won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 04 March 2026: Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
  • 27 December 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
  • 27 April 2025: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup (Semi-finals)
  • 08 March 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
  • 04 December 2024: Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

For Nottingham Forest, the picture is challenging. Their Premier League 2026 season to date shows 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 defeats from 9 matches. At home, Forest have struggled badly in attack with 0 goals scored and 3 conceded in 4 games, and they have failed to score in all of those home fixtures. Overall, they average 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, with only 1 clean sheet and 5 matches without scoring, underlining offensive limitations and sustained pressure on their defence.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 3, Lose 5 (season to date)

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City arrive in far stronger form. In the Premier League 2026 season to date, they have played 9 matches, winning 7 and losing 2, with no draws. City average 2.2 goals scored per match and 1.1 conceded, reflecting a potent attack and generally solid defence. Away from home, they have 3 wins and 1 loss from 4 games, scoring 9 and conceding just 3, with 2 away clean sheets and no away matches without scoring. This combination of consistent attacking output and resilience on the road makes them formidable visitors.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record, goal statistics, and current league form all lean towards Manchester City. City lead the H2H with 3 wins from 5 matches and a 9-4 aggregate goal advantage, and they have twice won at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest’s single win and the 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium demonstrate that they can compete and occasionally disrupt City, particularly when defensively organised. However, Forest’s 2026 season profile — low scoring, frequent failures to find the net at home, and a negative goal difference — contrasts sharply with City’s high-scoring, largely successful campaign. From a statistical standpoint, historical meetings and current trajectories both suggest that Manchester City hold the edge, while Forest will need to defy the established numbers to take a significant result from this encounter.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City H2H Statistics updated on 02 November 2026.

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