Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head-to-Head Record
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 enter this round in 9th place with 1 point after a 2-2 away draw, while Nottingham Forest sit 15th with no points following a 1-0 home defeat. In this context, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats take on added importance as both clubs look to shape their early-season trajectory.
Anfield provides the stage as Liverpool play their first home league match of the 2026 campaign, aiming to convert attacking output into three points. Nottingham Forest, still searching for their first goal and first point of the season, will see this fixture as a test of their resilience against a side that has already shown scoring power. With both teams clustered in mid-to-lower positions in the Premier League table, the stakes revolve around momentum and early positioning rather than title or relegation battles at this stage.
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 rivalry that has been remarkably balanced. Across five league meetings from March 2024 to February 2026, neither side has managed to establish clear dominance, with both clubs taking points home and away.
The sequence begins on 2 March 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 27, when Nottingham Forest hosted at The City Ground and Liverpool edged a tight contest 1-0 after a goalless first half. On 14 September 2024 at Anfield in Regular Season - 4, Nottingham Forest responded with a notable away success, winning 1-0 after holding Liverpool to 0-0 at half-time. The balance continued into 14 January 2025, when Nottingham Forest again hosted in Regular Season - 21; that match finished Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool, with Forest leading 1-0 at the break before Liverpool found an equaliser in the second half.
The rivalry then shifted further in Forest’s favour at Anfield on 22 November 2025 in Regular Season - 12. Nottingham Forest produced an impressive 3-0 away victory, having already led 1-0 at half-time, underlining their capacity to threaten Liverpool even at Anfield. However, Liverpool answered on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in Regular Season - 27, grinding out a 1-0 away win after a 0-0 first half. Overall, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline over these five fixtures shows alternating spells of control and a pattern of low-scoring, tactically disciplined matches.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these two sides have been in recent Premier League clashes, with only a single goal separating their total scoring output.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 3 - 4 Nottingham Forest
- Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.60 vs Nottingham Forest 0.80
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), 0 draws
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 Liverpool, only early-season Premier League statistics are available, so their profile must be assessed on a season-to-date basis. After one league fixture, Liverpool have drawn 2-2 away, reflecting strong attacking output but also defensive vulnerability. They have yet to play at Anfield in this campaign, with all goals scored and conceded coming on the road. The form line of a draw suggests stability rather than momentum, but the ability to score twice away from home is an encouraging sign ahead of this Anfield clash.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)
Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats
Nottingham Forest’s current picture is also based on season-to-date Premier League statistics. After one match, Forest have lost 1-0 at home, leaving them without a point and without a goal scored. Their defensive record is respectable with just one goal conceded, but the lack of attacking productivity and the fact they failed to score underline the challenge they face travelling to Anfield. With no away fixtures played yet this season, their capacity to replicate previous strong results at Liverpool’s ground remains an open question.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the available Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats, the rivalry in recent Premier League seasons has been finely balanced: five matches, two wins each and one draw, with Nottingham Forest narrowly ahead 4-3 on aggregate goals. The venue split is striking: Forest have been perfect at Anfield with two wins from two, while Liverpool have taken maximum points from three trips to City Ground / The City Ground. Coming into this fixture, Liverpool’s season-to-date numbers point to attacking potency but some defensive looseness, whereas Nottingham Forest have been compact but blunt in front of goal. Historically, tight scorelines and disciplined defensive structures have defined this matchup, and those trends suggest another closely contested encounter, even with Liverpool favoured by the market and playing at home.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest H2H Statistics updated on 24 August 2026.
