Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context
Nottingham Forest host Tottenham at the City Ground in Nottingham on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Both sides come into this fixture under early-season pressure: Forest have taken 1 point from their opening 2 matches, while Tottenham sit bottom of the table with no points and a -5 goal difference.
This Premier League clash carries important early implications in the standings. Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats suggest a tight contest between a home side still searching for a first league win of the season and a visiting team yet to score a goal. With both clubs looking to move away from the lower reaches of the table, the City Ground is set for a high-stakes encounter.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive recent series between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in Premier League action.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Nottingham Forest wins: 3
- Draws: 0
- Tottenham wins: 2
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham timeline across their recent Premier League meetings, Forest have enjoyed a notable upswing in results. The most recent fixture on 22 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 31 saw Tottenham 0–3 Nottingham Forest, with Forest leading 1–0 at half-time. That emphatic away win underlined Forest’s growing confidence against this opponent.
On 14 December 2025 at the City Ground in the Premier League Regular Season - 16, Nottingham Forest again dominated at home, beating Tottenham 3–0 after a 1–0 half-time lead. Earlier that year, on 21 April 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 33, Forest claimed another away success, winning 2–1 after going into the break 2–0 up. These three consecutive victories have significantly shifted the balance of this matchup in Forest’s favour.
Tottenham’s most recent success in this fixture came on 7 April 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 32, when they defeated Nottingham Forest 3–1, having been level 1–1 at half-time. Before that, on 26 December 2024 at The City Ground in the Premier League Regular Season - 18, Nottingham Forest edged a tight home contest 1–0, leading by the same score at the interval. Overall, the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham timeline highlights how home advantage has often been important, but Forest’s ability to win both home and away in the last few meetings is a key storyline.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Head to Head Overall Breakdown
Across the recent Premier League clashes between the sides, Nottingham Forest have established a narrow but clear edge in both results and goals.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Nottingham Forest 10 - 7 Tottenham
- Average Goals per Match: Nottingham Forest 2.00 vs Tottenham 1.40
Venue Split Performance:
- At City Ground: 2 matches played here — Nottingham Forest won 2 (as home side), Tottenham won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 3 matches played here — Tottenham won 2 (as home side), Nottingham Forest won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 22 March 2026: Tottenham 0–3 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0–1) – Premier League Regular Season - 31
- 14 December 2025: Nottingham Forest 3–0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1–0) – Premier League Regular Season - 16
- 21 April 2025: Tottenham 1–2 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 0–2) – Premier League Regular Season - 33
- 26 December 2024: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1–0) – Premier League Regular Season - 18
- 7 April 2024: Tottenham 3–1 Nottingham Forest (Half-time: 1–1) – Premier League Regular Season - 32
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Nottingham Forest Matches Results and Stats
For Nottingham Forest, the current Premier League campaign (season to date) shows a mixed start. Forest have played 2 league matches, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. They have been more effective in attack away from home, scoring both of their goals on the road, while failing to score in their only home outing so far. Defensively, Forest are conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match and are still searching for a first clean sheet of the season.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 1
Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats
Tottenham’s season to date has been more concerning. Across their 2 Premier League fixtures, they have lost both, with no goals scored and 5 conceded. The defensive numbers are worrying, with an average of 2.5 goals conceded per match, including 2 at home and 3 away. Tottenham have also failed to score in both games, highlighting early attacking struggles despite using a 4-2-3-1 shape in each outing. They will view this trip to the City Ground as an opportunity to reset their campaign.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 2
Historical Statistical Verdict
Historically, Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham stats from recent Premier League meetings lean towards Forest, who have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-heads and outscored Tottenham 10–7 in that span. Forest have been perfect at the City Ground in these fixtures, winning both home matches without conceding, while Tottenham’s two victories have both come at home. Current season form, however, shows both teams under pressure: Forest are yet to win but at least have found the net, whereas Tottenham are still searching for their first goal and point of the 2026 campaign. Taken together, the head-to-head record slightly favours Nottingham Forest, especially at home, but the early-season urgency on both sides suggests a competitive and potentially tense contest.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham H2H Statistics updated on 31 August 2026.
