Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Match Preview

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at the City Ground in Nottingham on 10 May 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 UTC. The Premier League clash comes in Regular Season - 36, with Nottingham Forest sitting 16th on 42 points and Newcastle 13th on 45 points.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful. O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer M. Gibbs-White, with 13 league goals and 4 assists, is fully available and central to Forest’s attacking plans.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle are also depleted, particularly in defense. E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined. V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined. F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. Creative hub Bruno Guimarães, who has 9 goals and 5 assists and features among the league’s leading contributors, remains available.

Impact Summary

Forest’s absences are concentrated at the back and in wide areas, increasing reliance on M. Gibbs-White for chance creation and goals. Newcastle lose depth and balance in their back line and midfield rotation, but with Bruno Guimarães fit, much of their attacking output remains intact. No suspensions are listed for either side.