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 opened the 2026 campaign with a 2-2 away draw and sit 9th in the table with 1 point, while Nottingham Forest started with a 0-1 home defeat and are 15th with no points. This early-season fixture carries weight for both clubs: Liverpool are targeting a quick push toward the upper positions, and Forest are looking to avoid being dragged toward the bottom from the outset. For supporters and analysts alike, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats offer useful insight into how this contest might unfold.

Anfield provides the backdrop for this meeting, and the league context adds extra significance. Liverpool’s attack has already shown it can score away from home, but the defense has also conceded twice. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, have yet to score in 2026 and will need to improve in the final third if they are to take anything from one of the league’s toughest venues. With both sides seeking an early-season statement, the historical Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats help frame expectations ahead of this clash.

Head-to-head record

The recent head-to-head record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League shows a tightly contested series with both sides taking points off each other.

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

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline in the Premier League, the five most recent meetings from March 2024 to February 2026 underline how competitive this fixture has become. The sequence begins on 2 March 2024 in the 2023 Premier League season, when Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool at The City Ground. On that occasion, Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool, with the visitors edging a tight contest after a goalless first half.

The following chapter in the rivalry came on 14 September 2024 at Anfield in the 2024 Premier League season (Regular Season - 4). In that match, Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest, with Forest taking a notable away win after a 0-0 half-time scoreline. That result highlighted Forest’s capacity to frustrate Liverpool at home and capitalise in the second half. The sides met again on 14 January 2025 in the same 2024 league campaign (Regular Season - 21), this time at The City Ground. Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool, with the hosts leading 1-0 at half-time before Liverpool responded after the break to secure a point.

The 2025 Premier League season produced two further encounters. On 22 November 2025 at Anfield (Regular Season - 12), Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest, a striking away win for Forest after leading 1-0 at the interval and extending their advantage decisively in the second half. Most recently, on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground (Regular Season - 27), Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool, with the visitors again winning 1-0 after a goalless first half. Across this Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline, neither side has dominated: each club has claimed important victories both home and away, and narrow margins have been a recurring theme.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats from these five Premier League meetings point to a balanced rivalry with low to moderate scoring and several tight scorelines.

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 1 (as home side), Liverpool won 2 (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
• 22 November 2025: Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League
• 14 January 2025: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 14 September 2024: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 2 March 2024: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Liverpool have played 1 match, drawing 2-2 away from home. That result reflects both attacking potential and defensive vulnerability: Liverpool are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, with no clean sheets so far. Their overall form is recorded as a draw, and they have already converted a penalty, scoring 1 out of 1 from the spot. Discipline has been a factor, with three yellow cards across different time ranges, and Liverpool have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in their opening fixture.

• 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 campaign has started with a single 0-1 home defeat, leaving them with no points and an early negative goal difference. Offensively, Forest are averaging 0.0 goals per match and have failed to score in their only fixture so far, while conceding 1.0 goal per game. Their form is listed as a loss, and they have yet to be involved in a penalty situation. Forest’s discipline shows two yellow cards spread across the first and early second halves, and they have used a 3-4-2-1 setup in their opening outing.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the five most recent Premier League meetings, the historical record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest is finely balanced: 2 wins each and 1 draw, with Nottingham Forest holding a narrow 5-3 edge in total goals. The venue split is particularly striking: Forest have won both previous matches at Anfield in this sequence, while Liverpool have taken two of the three games at Forest’s ground and drawn the other. That pattern suggests that home advantage has not been decisive in this specific matchup. Coming into this new encounter, Liverpool’s early-season numbers point to a more open attacking style, whereas Forest are still searching for their first goal of the 2026 campaign. Overall, the trends hint at a competitive fixture in which Liverpool will seek to reverse their recent Anfield struggles against Forest, while the visitors will aim to extend a strong recent away record in this head-to-head.

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