Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head-to-head Overview

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 vs Nottingham Forest stats ahead of this early-season fixture underline an important opportunity for both clubs to shape their campaign trajectories. Anfield provides the stage as Liverpool look to build on an opening-day draw, while Nottingham Forest aim to respond after starting with a defeat.

In the current 2026 Premier League standings, Liverpool sit 9th with 1 point from 1 match, having drawn 2-2 away with an even goal difference. Nottingham Forest are 15th, still searching for their first point after a 0-1 home loss. With contrasting opening results and home advantage for Liverpool, the stakes are clear: the hosts want to assert top-half and European ambitions, while Forest need to avoid being dragged into early pressure. This context makes the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats particularly relevant in assessing expectations for this clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent Premier League series between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.

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

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Timeline & Historical Context

The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline in recent Premier League seasons highlights a balanced and often cagey rivalry. Across five league meetings from March 2024 to February 2026, neither side has managed to dominate, with both clubs taking turns to secure narrow victories, often by a single goal.

The sequence begins on 2 March 2024 in the 2023 Premier League season, when Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool at The City Ground. That match finished Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool in Regular Season - 27, setting an early benchmark of Liverpool edging Forest away from home. The following meeting on 14 September 2024 at Anfield in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 4 saw a response from Nottingham Forest, who claimed a notable away win as Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest, underlining Forest’s capacity to frustrate Liverpool on Merseyside.

On 14 January 2025, the rivalry returned to The City Ground in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 21. That contest ended Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool, the only draw in this run, with Forest leading at half-time before Liverpool levelled in the second half. The 2025 Premier League season then produced two more fixtures. On 22 November 2025 at Anfield in Regular Season - 12, Nottingham Forest again stunned the home crowd with a strong away display, winning Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest after leading 1-0 at the break. The most recent encounter came on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in the 2025 Premier League Regular Season - 27, where Liverpool reversed the trend with a disciplined away performance to secure Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool. Overall, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline shows alternating momentum, with both clubs having enjoyed significant away wins.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how finely balanced this fixture has been in terms of results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 2 - 5 Nottingham Forest
• Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.40 vs Nottingham Forest 1.00

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

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Liverpool’s form profile is built on a single high-scoring draw away from home. They have played 1 league match, drawing it, with no wins or defeats so far. Offensively, Liverpool have started brightly, scoring 2 goals at an average of 2.0 per match, all away from home. Defensively, however, they have also conceded 2 goals at the same rate, indicating an open style rather than a shutout-focused approach. There have been no clean sheets and they have not failed to score, while their most used setup so far is a 4-2-3-1 formation. Disciplinary data shows a cluster of yellow cards in the 16-30 and 76-90 minute ranges, pointing to intensity in key phases of matches.

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

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest’s 2026 Premier League season to date is based on one match, a narrow 0-1 home defeat. They have played 1 league game, losing it, with no wins or draws so far. In attack, Forest have yet to find the net, averaging 0.0 goals per match and having failed to score in their only outing. Defensively, they have conceded 1 goal, giving up 1.0 goal per match, which suggests they have been competitive but lacked cutting edge in the final third. There are no clean sheets on record and their early tactical shape has been a 3-4-2-1 formation. The yellow cards have been spread between the 16-30 and 46-60 minute windows, hinting at challenges as the game settles and after half-time.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this fixture is more nuanced than league position alone might suggest. Across five recent Premier League meetings, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are level in wins (2 each) with one draw, but Forest hold the edge in total goals, scoring 5 to Liverpool’s 2. The venue split is particularly striking: Liverpool have lost both home matches in this run without scoring, while Liverpool have been more effective away, winning twice and drawing once at Forest’s ground. Season-to-date form in 2026 slightly favours Liverpool, who have shown attacking output in their only match, whereas Nottingham Forest are still searching for their first goal and point. Taken together, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats indicate that Liverpool carry the stronger current platform, but the recent Anfield history warns that Forest have been capable of exploiting this venue. Expect a contest shaped by Liverpool’s desire to correct their home record in this matchup and Forest’s confidence from past away successes.

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