Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
11 competitive meetings since 2022 · Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester United hold the advantage in competitive matches since the 2022/23 season, winning 7 of the 11 meetings, while Nottingham Forest have claimed 3 wins alongside 1 draw. At home, Manchester United have won 4 of 5 played, compared to 1 win for Nottingham Forest. Their strongest spell came between December 2022 and August 2023, when Manchester United built a 5-match winning run across all competitions.
Recent encounters have been much tighter in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest earned a 2–3 win at Old Trafford on 7 December 2024 and followed it up with a 1–0 home victory on 1 April 2025. Manchester United responded with a 2–2 draw away on 1 November 2025 before securing a 3–2 home win on 17 May 2026. Nottingham Forest also beat Manchester United 2–1 at home on 30 December 2023.
Fixtures average 3.09 goals per game, with over 2.5 goals landing in 7 of 11 matches. Scoring leans heavily toward the second half, which accounts for a 62% share of goals scored, averaging 1.91 goals compared to 1.18 in the first half. Teams leading at half-time went on to win 5 of 7 times. Manchester United have kept 5 clean sheets while Nottingham Forest have managed 1. Manchester United 3–2 has occurred 2 times.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Manchester United | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United ahead at HT | 436% | 19% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 218% | 0 | 218% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 19% | 0 | 19% |
11 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 5 of 7 times (71%).
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 5 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest 2× · 18%
- Manchester United 2–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 18%
- Manchester United 3–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 18%
- Manchester United 2–2 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
- Manchester United 0–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
- Manchester United 2–3 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
Home and away record
When Manchester United play at home (5 games)
Manchester United 4 · Draws 0 · Nottingham Forest 1
When Nottingham Forest play at home (6 games)
Manchester United 3 · Draws 1 · Nottingham Forest 2
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester United | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 3–2HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–2HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 10 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Manchester United | 2–3HT 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Manchester United | FA Cup · 5th Round | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–1HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Manchester United | 3–2HT 1–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Show all 11 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 17 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 3–2HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–2HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 10 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Manchester United | 2–3HT 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 15 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–1HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 20 | |
| Manchester United | 3–2HT 1–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Manchester United | 3–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 17 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Manchester United | FA Cup · 5th Round | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | League Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
25 Jan 2023 · League Cup · The City Ground
1 Apr 2025 · Premier League · The City Ground
Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest (May 2026); Manchester United 2–3 Nottingham Forest (Dec 2024); Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest (Aug 2023)
Dec 2022 – Aug 2023
Current form
Manchester United
- W
- L
- L
- L
- D
17th in Premier League · 7 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester United 3–2 AS Roma (Champions League).
Nottingham Forest
- L
- D
- L
- L
- L
19th in Premier League · 6 pts from 9 games. Last: Brentford 2–0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League).
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Manchester United have won more: 7 wins to Nottingham Forest's 3, with 1 draw, from 11 competitive meetings since the 2022/23 season.
What was the last Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest result?
Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest, played on 17 May 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 3.09 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 64% of meetings and both teams scored in 45%.
What is the most common score in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 2 times in 11 meetings since the 2022/23 season.
What is the biggest win in Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2022/23 season) the biggest margin is Nottingham Forest 0–3 Manchester United, on 25 January 2023 (League Cup).
When do Manchester United and Nottingham Forest play next?
Manchester United host Nottingham Forest on Sunday 27 December 2026 at 16:30 UTC (Premier League).
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