Nottingham Forest vs Man United – Results, Stats and Full Coverage

The 2025-26 Premier League season saw Nottingham Forest and Manchester United produce two thrilling encounters. A 2-2 draw at the City Ground in November 2025 was followed by a decisive 3-2 victory for Manchester United at Old Trafford in May 2026. That final-day result secured a third-place finish for United.

Both matches delivered five goals each, underlining the competitive nature of this fixture. This article provides a complete breakdown of the results, key statistics, and historical head-to-head record.

What were the results of Nottingham Forest vs Man United?

The two sides met twice in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Each team earned four points from the two games, with both matches ending in high-scoring draws or narrow victories.

• Manchester United won the return fixture 3-2 at Old Trafford after leading 1-0 at half-time.
• The earlier meeting ended in a 2-2 draw at the City Ground on 1 November 2025.
• Both clubs finished the head-to-head with 4 points each across their two league meetings.
• Nottingham Forest’s most recent win before this came on 1 April 2025.
• Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record for assists in a season during the May 2026 match.

Key Facts: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

• Last five meetings: Manchester United 3 wins, Nottingham Forest 1 win, 1 draw (as of May 2026)
• Most recent draw: 2-2 on 1 November 2025
• Average goals per match across the two 2025-26 fixtures: 5.0
• Manchester United have the superior historical record overall, though exact counts vary by dataset scope.

Where can I watch highlights and live coverage?

Official highlights for the matches are available through club channels and the Premier League. Manchester United’s official website hosts a video summary of the 3-2 victory. For live coverage, UK viewers typically rely on Sky Sports or TNT Sports, while international options include broadcasters like Peacock in the US.

BBC Radio 5 Live provides live commentary for many Premier League fixtures. Club websites also offer audio commentary for their respective matches.

What were the lineups for the match?

Full confirmed starting XIs for both the November 2025 and May 2026 matches are not available in the provided data. However, Sofascore and TNT Sports indicate that lineup coverage existed for the May 2026 match at Old Trafford.

ESPN’s match page includes player participation from the 2025-26 meetings. Key players who featured include Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Diogo Dalot, Elliot Anderson, and Morgan Gibbs-White.

What are the key stats and head-to-head record?

Goalscorers from the 2025-26 season

In the May 2026 match, Manchester United’s goals came from Luke Shaw (5′), Matheus Cunha (55′), and Bryan Mbeumo (76′). Nottingham Forest’s scorers were Morato (53′) and Morgan Gibbs-White (78′).

Head-to-head history

The all-time head-to-head record shows Manchester United as the dominant side. One dataset from AI Score lists 14 games since 1995 with United winning 11, Forest winning 2, and 1 draw. The page also notes the record is updated as of 3 June 2025. Because the totals differ slightly across sections, the safest interpretation is that United hold the superior historical record.

The recent head-to-head sequence includes Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 win on 1 April 2025, and United’s 2-3 loss on 7 December 2024.

Key players across the head-to-head

• Bryan Mbeumo: 1 goal in 3 matches shown on ESPN’s match-summary panel.
• Bruno Fernandes: 1 goal in 3 matches, central to the May 2026 match narrative.
• Chris Wood: 2 goals in 3 matches shown on ESPN’s panel.
• Diogo Dalot: 1 assist in 3 matches.
• Elliot Anderson: 1 assist in 3 matches.
• Morgan Gibbs-White: 1 assist in 3 matches.
• Dan Ndoye: 1 goal and 1 assist in the ESPN panel summary.

Timeline of recent meetings

1. 1 November 2025: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United at City Ground. A back-and-forth encounter that ended level.
2. 17 May 2026: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes starred; United secured third place.

What is certain and what remains unclear about the match data?

Why are these matches significant?

The May 2026 fixture was particularly notable for Bruno Fernandes’ record-equalling 17th assist of the Premier League season. NBC Sports highlighted Fernandes’ assist record and the late match swings. ESPN described the match as an “entertaining 3-2 victory” that secured third place for Manchester United.

Nottingham Forest, despite their lower league position (16th at that stage according to Sofascore), showed resilience, pushing United close both times. The 2-2 draw at the City Ground demonstrated Forest’s ability to compete with top-six sides on home soil.

“Bruno Fernandes equalled the record for the most Premier League assists in a season (17).”

— Premier League match report

“Manchester United won 11 games, Nottingham Forest won 3, and 2 drawn.”

— AI Score head-to-head data

What does the future hold for this fixture?

The next meeting between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United is expected in the 2026-27 Premier League season, with dates yet to be announced. Both teams are likely to remain in the Premier League. For updates, official club websites remain the most reliable source for upcoming match announcements.

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