Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

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 9th in the table after a 2-2 draw in their opening match, while Nottingham Forest sit 15th following a 0-1 defeat. With both sides looking to establish early-season momentum, this clash at one of England’s most iconic venues carries important points on the line.

In the context of the Premier League season, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats underline a meeting between a side aiming to push up from mid-table and another trying to move away from the lower reaches after the first round of games. Liverpool have already shown attacking firepower but defensive vulnerability, scoring and conceding twice in their only match so far. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are still searching for their first goal and points of the 2026 campaign, making this Anfield trip a significant early test.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested modern Premier League matchup between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest across their recent meetings.

• 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 highlights a balanced and often cagey rivalry. The earliest meeting in the current dataset came on 2 March 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 27 at The City Ground, where Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool. That match finished Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool, with the visitors edging a tight contest after a goalless first half.

On 14 September 2024, the fixture moved to Anfield for Premier League Regular Season - 4. On that occasion, Liverpool were at home but Nottingham Forest took the points in a narrow encounter. The match ended Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest, again after a 0-0 half-time scoreline, underlining how fine the margins have been between the sides.

The 2024-2025 Premier League season added further layers to the Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest timeline. On 14 January 2025, Nottingham Forest hosted Liverpool in Regular Season - 21 at The City Ground. Forest led 1-0 at half-time and the match finished Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool, the only draw in this recent sequence. Later that year, on 22 November 2025 at Anfield in Regular Season - 12, Nottingham Forest produced a standout away performance, winning Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest after leading 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in Regular Season - 27, Liverpool responded with a 0-1 away victory over Nottingham Forest, once more built on a 0-0 half-time scoreline.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head record between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in these recent Premier League meetings is finely balanced, with both teams sharing wins and a single draw.

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 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

For Liverpool, only early-season Premier League statistics are available, so their profile is best viewed as season to date. After one league match, Liverpool have drawn once, scoring 2 goals and conceding 2, with all their minutes played away from home so far. The numbers point to a side that can create chances but still needs to tighten defensively, while their preferred setup has been a 4-2-3-1, suggesting an emphasis on attacking structure with double pivot protection.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats

Nottingham Forest’s recent picture is also based on season to date figures. After one Premier League match, Forest have 1 defeat, no goals scored, and 1 conceded, all at home. They have failed to score in that outing and have yet to keep a clean sheet, underlining early attacking issues. Lining up in a 3-4-2-1, Forest appear to prioritise structural solidity and wing-back width, but they will need more cutting edge to trouble Liverpool at Anfield.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest stats, the head-to-head story is remarkably even: 5 matches, 2 wins each and 1 draw, with both sides scoring 3 goals in total. The venue split, however, is striking. Nottingham Forest have been perfect at Anfield in this sample, winning both visits without conceding, while Liverpool have been highly effective away, taking 3 wins and a draw from 4 trips to City Ground / The City Ground. Heading into the 29 August 2026 clash, Liverpool’s higher league position, stronger attacking output season to date, and home advantage suggest they hold the statistical edge, but Forest’s recent record at Anfield means this fixture cannot be treated as a formality for the hosts.

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