Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Nottingham Forest host Manchester City at the City Ground in Nottingham on 7 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 10. The fixture brings together a home side fighting near the bottom of the table and a title-chasing visitor, making Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City stats particularly relevant in assessing the balance of power before kick-off.

Forest come into this round 19th in the Premier League with 6 points from 9 matches, a goal difference of -6 and just one league win so far. Manchester City arrive in Nottingham sitting 2nd with 21 points, 7 wins from 9 and a goal difference of +10. The stakes are clear: Forest need points to climb away from the relegation places, while City are under pressure to keep pace at the top, adding extra weight to every detail in the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City stats profile.

Head-to-head record

The record between these sides in the provided recent meetings shows Manchester City holding the upper hand, with Nottingham Forest still competitive in several contests.

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 recent competitive fixtures begins with a clear away success for City. On 4 December 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 14 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0. City led 2-0 at half-time and closed out a comprehensive home victory, underlining their attacking strength on their own ground.

The dynamic shifted when the tie moved to Nottingham. On 8 March 2025 at The City Ground in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, in Premier League Regular Season - 28, Forest responded with a 1-0 home win over Manchester City. After a goalless first half, Forest found the decisive goal after the break, securing a clean sheet and showing they could contain City over 90 minutes in front of their own supporters.

The rivalry then extended to cup competition. On 27 April 2025 at Wembley Stadium in London, the teams met in the FA Cup Semi-finals, with Nottingham Forest designated as the home side and Manchester City as the away team. City took a 1-0 lead by half-time and went on to win 2-0 in regular time, booking their place in the final and reinforcing their edge in knockout football within the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City timeline.

In league play during the 2025 season, the sides produced two more contrasting matches. On 27 December 2025 at the City Ground in Premier League Regular Season - 18, Nottingham Forest lost 1-2 at home to Manchester City after a 0-0 first half, with City turning the game their way after the interval. Then, on 4 March 2026 at Etihad Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 29, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest drew 2-2. City led 1-0 at half-time but Forest fought back to take a point in a high-intensity contest, one of the more balanced entries in the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City timeline.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City head to head shows City ahead on results and goals, though Forest have shown they can compete, especially at home.

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 Nottingham Forest's stadium: 3 matches played here — Nottingham Forest won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
At Manchester City's 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:

4 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
8 March 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
4 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

Nottingham Forest’s recent Premier League form, viewed across the season to date, highlights their struggles in both attack and defence. With 1 win, 3 draws and 5 defeats from 9 league matches, Forest have scored 6 goals and conceded 12. At home they have yet to win, with 0 goals scored and 3 conceded, while their away record is slightly stronger. Forest have kept just 1 clean sheet and have failed to score in 5 league games, underlining the challenge they face in breaking down opponents like Manchester City.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 3, Lose 5

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s season to date form is that of a side competing at the top end of the Premier League. Across 9 league fixtures they have 7 wins and 2 losses, with no draws. City have scored 20 goals and conceded 10, averaging more than two goals per match in both home and away settings. Away from home they have played 4 league games, winning 3 and losing 1, scoring 9 and conceding just 3. They have kept 3 clean sheets overall and failed to score only once, indicating consistent attacking production and generally solid defensive control.

Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Manchester City approach this Premier League fixture with clear advantages. The head-to-head record in the recent Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City stats shows City leading with 3 wins to Forest’s 1, plus a draw, and a 9-4 edge in goals scored. City have also taken two wins from three visits to the City Ground in this sequence, suggesting they are comfortable on this away ground.

Nottingham Forest can draw some confidence from their 1-0 home win on 8 March 2025 and the 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium on 4 March 2026, which demonstrate they are capable of frustrating and even upsetting City when they execute their game plan well. However, Forest’s current league position, limited goal output and issues in front of goal contrast sharply with Manchester City’s strong attacking numbers and high win rate this season.

Overall, the balance of historical head-to-head results, combined with current league form and scoring profiles, leans towards Manchester City having the statistical edge, while still leaving room for a competitive contest if Nottingham Forest can replicate their best recent performances in this matchup.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City H2H Statistics updated on 2 November 2026.