Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview
Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground in Nottingham on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Forest sit 16th on 42 points with a goal difference of -2, while Newcastle are 13th on 45 points, also with a goal difference of -2.
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.
There are also several doubts:
- 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 available and will carry much of Forest’s creative and scoring burden.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle are also stretched, 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.
Midfield talisman Bruno Guimarães, who has 9 goals and 5 assists and features among the league’s leading scorers and providers, is available.
Impact Summary
Forest lose depth at the back and out wide but retain their primary attacking output through M. Gibbs-White. Newcastle’s absences are concentrated in defense, meaning their main creative and scoring influence, Bruno Guimarães, remains intact, preserving much of their attacking threat despite a weakened back line.
