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All clubs →- INJURYGLASNER PROVIDES INJURY UPDATE AHEAD OF LIVERPOOL CLASH First Team28 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗FITGibbs-WhiteFITYatesOUTSangaré“Morgan is available and Ryan Yates is available, which is good news.”“But Ibrahim Sangaré has picked up a minor calf injury in Wednesday's training session and will miss tomorrow's game.”
- PRESSERHOW TO WATCH GLASNER'S PRE-LIVERPOOL PRESS CONFERENCE First Team27 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS DIOMANDE & SCHLAGER START IN THE CUP First Team25 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗STARTSDiomandeSTARTSSchlagerSTARTSWoodSTARTSKalimuendoSTARTSJesusRETURNSHutchinson“Summer signings Ousmane Diomande and Xaver Schlager will make their first starts for Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup second round tie against Leeds United.”“Elsewhere, Chris Wood and Arnaud Kalimuendo make their first starts of the season in the Forest attack alongside Igor Jesus.”
- TRANSFERBakwa goes out on loan to Lille25 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERDelap signs from Chelsea24 Aug
- TEAM NEWSTEAM NEWS FOREST'S FIRST XI OF THE SEASON CONFIRMED First Team22 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗STARTSMcAteeSTARTSNdoyeSTARTSJesusRESTEDSchlagerRESTEDDiomande“James McAtee and Dan Ndoye start on Trentside, while Igor Jesus leads the Forest attack.”“Summer signings Xaver Schlager and Ousmane Diomande have been named on the substitutes' bench.”
- TEAM NEWSEARLY TEAM NEWS FOR FOREST'S CLASH WITH LEEDS First Team20 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗
- PRESSERWATCH GLASNER'S PRE-LEEDS PRESS CONFERENCE ON FOREST TV First Team20 Aug · nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs TottenhamMOST USED XI
Nottingham Forest's expected lineup at home to Tottenham in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Sels in goal, a back three of Jair, Milenković and Murillo, and Jesus, Gibbs-White and Ndoye further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 15 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Gibbs-White.
- Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nottingham Forest, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
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Head Coach
Oliver Glasner
Since Jul 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- DEFSavonaKnee InjuryOut
- MIDSangaréCalf InjuryOut
- FWDGibbs-WhiteKnee InjuryDoubtful
- MIDYatesInjuryDoubtful
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 30
4-2-3-1
50%
3-4-2-1
20%
4-4-2
20%
3-4-3
3%
Most Common Nottingham Forest Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
26
Sels
GK·3 starts
23
Jair
DEF·3 starts
31
Milenković
DEF·3 starts
5
Murillo
DEF·2 starts
34
Aina
MID·3 starts
3
Williams
MID·3 starts
24
McAtee
MID·2 starts
21
Schlager
MID·2 starts
11
Jesus
FWD·3 starts
10
Gibbs-White
FWD·2 starts
14
Ndoye
FWD·2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier League- PenaltiesGibbs-White·Wood·Delap·Jesus
- CornersMcAtee·Williams·Schlager
- Direct free kicksGibbs-White·Williams·Murillo·Hudson-Odoi
Gibbs-White scored 2 of 2 penalties in 2025/26.
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- What is Nottingham Forest's expected lineup?
- Nottingham Forest's expected lineup at home to Tottenham in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Sels in goal, a back three of Jair, Milenković and Murillo, and Jesus, Gibbs-White and Ndoye further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Sels, Jair, Milenković, Murillo, Aina, Williams, McAtee, Schlager, Jesus, Gibbs-White, Ndoye.
- Who started Nottingham Forest's last match?
- Nottingham Forest's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Jair, N. Milenković, Murillo, O. Aina, X. Schlager, J. McAtee, N. Williams, D. Ndoye, M. Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus.
- What was Nottingham Forest's last result?
- Nottingham Forest drew with Liverpool 2–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Nottingham Forest last win?
- Nottingham Forest last won on 4 May 2026, beating Chelsea 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Nottingham Forest?
- M. Gibbs-White is Nottingham Forest's first choice penalty taker, with C. Wood next in line. Gibbs-White scored 2 of 2 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Nottingham Forest this season?
- O. Aina leads with 3 starts for Nottingham Forest across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Nottingham Forest use most often?
- Nottingham Forest have used a 3-4-2-1 in 2 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Matz Sels has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Nottingham Forest defender has started the most this season?
- Nikola Milenković has made the most starts as defender for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Nottingham Forest midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ola Aina has made the most starts as midfielder for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Nottingham Forest forward has started the most this season?
- Igor Jesus has made the most starts as forward for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 3 matches.
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