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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham: Head-to-head Stats Before September 2026 Clash

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham at the City Ground in Nottingham on 05 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Forest come into this home fixture looking to build on a mixed start to the 2026 campaign, while Tottenham arrive under early pressure near the bottom of the table. With both sides seeking momentum, this clash could be an important early marker in the season.

The standings underline the stakes: Nottingham Forest sit 15th with 1 point from 2 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 3, while Tottenham are 20th with no points, no goals scored, and 5 conceded. In this context, Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats and recent trends suggest a tight contest between a home side trying to stabilise and an away team desperate to respond after back-to-back defeats.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing recent Premier League history between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Nottingham Forest wins: 3
  • Draws: 0
  • Tottenham wins: 2

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham timeline in the Premier League, all five recorded meetings come from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons, offering a clear, modern snapshot of how this fixture has evolved. The earliest match in this run was on 07 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 32 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Tottenham, playing at home, beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time.

The balance then shifted when the sides met again on 26 December 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 18 at The City Ground in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Nottingham Forest, this time the home team, edged a 1-0 win over Tottenham, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage through to full-time. That result marked the start of a strong home pattern for Forest in this specific fixture.

In the 2024 season, the teams also met at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 21 April 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 33. Nottingham Forest travelled to London and produced a 2-1 away victory, having led 2-0 at half-time before Tottenham pulled one back in the second half. The 2025 Premier League campaign added two more meetings: on 14 December 2025 at City Ground, Nottingham, Forest again won 3-0 as the home side after a 1-0 half-time lead; and on 22 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Nottingham Forest completed a comprehensive 3-0 away win, leading 1-0 at half-time. Across this Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham timeline, Forest have established a notable edge, particularly with three consecutive clean-sheet wins.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how Nottingham Forest have taken control of this fixture over the last five Premier League meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Nottingham Forest 9 - 6 Tottenham
  • Average Goals per Match: Nottingham Forest 1.80 vs Tottenham 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

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

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 22 March 2026: Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 31
  • 14 December 2025: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 16
  • 21 April 2025: Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-2) – Premier League Regular Season - 33
  • 26 December 2024: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 18
  • 07 April 2024: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 1-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 32

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

For Nottingham Forest, the early 2026 Premier League form is best described as mixed but competitive. Season to date, Forest have played 2 league matches, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. At home they have yet to score, losing 1-0, while away they have shown more attacking threat with 2 goals in a 2-2 draw. The team has not yet kept a clean sheet and has failed to score once, but their average of 1 goal per match and 1.5 goals conceded suggests open, balanced contests rather than low-event games.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date has been more concerning. Over their opening 2 Premier League fixtures, they have lost both, scoring 0 and conceding 5. The home defeat finished 0-2, while the away loss ended 3-0, underlining issues at both ends of the pitch. With an average of 2.5 goals conceded per match and no goals scored, plus failures to score in both outings and no clean sheets, Tottenham’s early-season profile is that of a side still searching for structure and cutting edge.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats and head-to-head history point towards a fixture that has tilted decisively in Forest’s favour across the last five Premier League meetings. Forest lead the series 3-2, have scored more goals overall, and crucially have been perfect at the City Ground, winning both home games without conceding. Their ability to win twice at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium also underlines that this is not just a home-dependent edge.

Set against that, the current league form shows Forest as more stable, with a draw and a narrow defeat, while Tottenham arrive on the back of two heavy losses and no goals scored. Historically, Tottenham have shown they can score in this fixture, but recent direct meetings have produced three straight clean-sheet victories for Forest. Taken together, the historical record and early-season trends suggest Nottingham Forest approach this match with both a psychological and statistical advantage, while Tottenham must significantly raise their level to reverse the pattern at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.

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