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 ninth in the early standings after a 2-2 away draw in their opening match, while Nottingham Forest sit 15th following a 1-0 home defeat. In this context, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats around historical meetings and early-season form provide a useful guide to expectations.

With Anfield as the backdrop and both sides looking to establish momentum in the 2026 Premier League campaign, the stakes are clear. Liverpool will aim to turn home advantage into a first league win of the season, whereas Nottingham Forest are targeting their first points after an opening loss. This Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats preview focuses on the head-to-head record, the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline of recent clashes, and how both teams are shaping up statistically ahead of this game.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested 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 the Premier League, based on the most recent fixtures, underlines how balanced this matchup has been. Across five league encounters between March 2024 and February 2026, neither side has managed to dominate consistently, with both clubs taking important wins at home and away.

On 2 March 2024, Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool at The City Ground in the 2023 Premier League season (Regular Season - 27). The match finished Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool, with the visitors edging a tight contest after a goalless first half. Later in 2024, on 14 September in the 2024 Premier League season (Regular Season - 4), Liverpool welcomed Nottingham Forest to Anfield. That encounter ended Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest, again after a 0-0 half-time scoreline, underlining Forest’s ability to frustrate Liverpool away from home.

The 2024 Premier League season also featured a reverse fixture at The City Ground on 14 January 2025 (Regular Season - 21). On that occasion, Nottingham Forest led 1-0 at half-time and the match finished Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool, the only draw in this recent sequence. In the 2025 Premier League season, the balance shifted further. On 22 November 2025 (Regular Season - 12), Liverpool hosted Nottingham Forest at Anfield but were beaten Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest, having trailed 0-1 at the interval. However, Liverpool responded on 22 February 2026 (Regular Season - 27), winning Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool at the City Ground after a 0-0 first half. Overall, this Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline highlights a rivalry where away wins have been a recurring theme and margins are often fine.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these two have been in recent Premier League clashes, both in terms of results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 3 - 3 Nottingham Forest
• Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 0.60 vs Nottingham Forest 0.60

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), 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 one match, drawing 2-2 away. That result reflects an open start, with Liverpool showing strong attacking output but conceding twice as well. Their season to date profile suggests a team capable of creating chances and scoring, but still looking for greater defensive control as they move into this home fixture against Nottingham Forest.

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

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest’s 2026 Premier League season to date consists of a single outing, a 1-0 home defeat. They failed to score and conceded once, indicating early issues in chance creation while maintaining a relatively tight defensive structure. As they travel to Anfield, Forest will be aiming to rediscover the resilient away performances that have underpinned some of their positive results in the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats record.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the recent Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record, the numbers point to a remarkably balanced rivalry: five matches, two wins each and one draw, with an identical goal tally of 3-3. The venue split is particularly striking, with Liverpool winning three times away at Nottingham Forest’s ground while losing both Anfield meetings in this sample. Combined with Liverpool’s more productive attacking start to the 2026 season and Nottingham Forest’s early struggle in front of goal, the historical and current stats suggest Liverpool may carry a slight edge in underlying performance. However, Forest’s proven ability to win at Anfield ensures this remains a fixture where historical trends warn against complacency.

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