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 fixture sitting 9th in the table with 1 point after a 2-2 away draw, while Nottingham Forest are 15th, still searching for their first point after a 1-0 home defeat. In this context, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats take on added importance as both sides look to shape the early narrative of their 2026 league campaign.

Anfield provides the backdrop for a match where Liverpool will aim to turn early-season stability into momentum, while Nottingham Forest seek a response after opening with a loss. With Liverpool yet to play at home and Forest yet to play away in this Premier League season, this fixture offers a first clear look at how both teams translate their tactical ideas into results in these specific conditions. The historical Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats underline how tight some recent meetings have been, adding intrigue to this clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

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 is marked by narrow margins and several away successes. Across the five recorded meetings from March 2024 to February 2026, neither side has managed to dominate, with both clubs winning twice and sharing one draw. Each encounter has carried its own narrative, often shaped by disciplined defending and single-goal differences.

The sequence begins on 2 March 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 27, when Nottingham Forest hosted at The City Ground. That day, Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (half-time 0-0) highlighted Liverpool’s ability to edge tight contests on the road. The following chapter in the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline came on 14 September 2024 at Anfield in Regular Season - 4, where Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (half-time 0-0) showed Forest could return the favour with an organised away performance and a decisive goal after the break.

On 14 January 2025, the sides met again at The City Ground in Regular Season - 21. Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (half-time 1-0) underlined Forest’s capacity to start strongly at home, while Liverpool did enough to secure a point. The balance then tilted towards Forest at Anfield on 22 November 2025 in Regular Season - 12, as Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest (half-time 0-1) produced the clearest margin of victory in this run, with Forest clinical at both ends. The most recent meeting on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in Regular Season - 27 saw Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (half-time 0-0), restoring Liverpool’s edge away from home and reinforcing the pattern of tight, low-scoring contests.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head record is finely balanced, with both sides showing they can win home and away in this fixture.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 3 - 5 Nottingham Forest
Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.60 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), 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

Liverpool’s form profile in the 2026 Premier League season to date is built on a single away draw, reflected in a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats from 1 match. Offensively, Liverpool have started brightly with 2 goals scored, averaging 2.0 goals per game, but they have also conceded 2, giving them a neutral goal difference. The early numbers suggest open contests: no clean sheets, no failures to score, and a penalty successfully converted. Discipline has been notable, with three yellow cards spread mainly between minutes 16-30 and 76-90, and a 4-2-3-1 formation used in their only outing so far.

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

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest’s early 2026 Premier League form shows a more cautious attacking output. From 1 match, Forest have 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with 0 goals scored and 1 conceded. That translates to an average of 0.0 goals for and 1.0 against per game, alongside no clean sheets and one failure to score. Their heaviest result in this tiny sample is a 0-1 home loss, pointing to fine margins rather than heavy defeats. Forest have also picked up two yellow cards, split between minutes 16-30 and 46-60, and lined up in a 3-4-2-1 system in their lone fixture so far.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats, the rivalry appears finely balanced but tactically intriguing. The head-to-head record over five recent Premier League meetings stands at two wins each and one draw, with Nottingham Forest holding a 5-3 aggregate goal edge. The venue split is striking: Forest have won both trips to Anfield, while Liverpool have claimed all three visits to the City Ground and The City Ground, indicating that the away side has often found a way to impose itself. Low-scoring matches dominate this fixture, with four of five games producing one goal or fewer for at least one team. Recent season-to-date form tilts slightly towards Liverpool, who have shown more attacking output, while Forest’s early numbers reflect a cautious but defensively competitive profile. Taken together, the historical record points to a tight contest at Anfield, where Liverpool will look to correct their recent home record against Forest, while the visitors aim to extend a strong away history in this specific matchup.

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