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Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham at the City Ground in Nottingham on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Both sides are looking to climb the early-season table, adding extra importance to this fixture beyond the usual points on offer.

Nottingham Forest come into this match 15th in the Premier League with 1 point from 2 games, having scored 2 goals and conceded 3. Tottenham sit 20th with no points, no goals scored and 5 conceded, currently in the relegation zone according to the standings description. With both teams searching for a first league win of the 2026 season, the stakes are clear, and interest in Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats is high as supporters look for indicators of where the edge might lie.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in the Premier League.

  • 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 from the available Premier League meetings, the rivalry has swung in phases between the two clubs. All five recorded fixtures are league matches, giving a clear like-for-like comparison in top-flight conditions.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 7 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 32 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Tottenham, playing at home, defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. That result underlined Tottenham’s home strength at the time and set an early marker in this run of fixtures.

The balance shifted over the following games. On 26 December 2024 at The City Ground in Nottingham, Nottingham Forest, as hosts, edged a 1-0 win over Tottenham, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage to full time. On 21 April 2025, again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 33, Nottingham Forest travelled to London and claimed a 2-1 away victory, having led 2-0 at the break. In the 2025 season, Forest continued that dominance: on 14 December 2025 at the City Ground in Regular Season - 16, they beat Tottenham 3-0, leading 1-0 at half-time. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in Regular Season - 31 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Nottingham Forest produced another strong away performance, winning 3-0 after a 1-0 half-time lead. Taken together, this Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham timeline shows Forest overturning Tottenham’s early advantage and asserting control over the most recent meetings.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers from these five Premier League clashes underline Nottingham Forest’s recent superiority, particularly in both boxes.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Nottingham Forest 10 - 6 Tottenham
  • Average Goals per Match: Nottingham Forest 2.00 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
  • 7 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 season to date shows a mixed start. Across 2 league fixtures, Forest have yet to win, with 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 goals and conceding 3. They have been more productive away from home in attack, averaging 2.0 goals per away match, while failing to score in their single home outing so far. Defensively, they are conceding 1.5 goals per match overall, with no clean sheets yet and one match without scoring. Their most used shape has been a 3-4-2-1 across both games, suggesting tactical continuity despite the modest results.

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

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s season to date has started poorly in the Premier League. Over 2 matches, they have lost both, with 0 wins and 0 draws, and have yet to score a goal. They are conceding heavily at 2.5 goals per match on average, with 2 goals allowed at home and 3 away. Tottenham have failed to score in both fixtures and have no clean sheets, highlighting issues at both ends of the pitch. Their preferred setup has been a 4-2-3-1 across these games, but it has not yet translated into points or attacking output.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Combining the historical head-to-head record with current-season form, the numbers lean towards Nottingham Forest holding a statistical edge before this City Ground clash. Forest lead the series of the last five Premier League meetings 3-2, with a 10-6 aggregate goal advantage and a perfect home record in this run, winning both matches in Nottingham without conceding. They have also been notably effective in London, taking two of three fixtures at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In contrast, Tottenham’s current Premier League campaign has begun with two defeats, no goals scored and five conceded, while Nottingham Forest have at least shown some attacking threat away from home despite their own winless start. While this does not guarantee an outcome, the historical and early-season trends suggest Nottingham Forest approach this fixture with stronger recent H2H credentials and slightly more balanced underlying league statistics.

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

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