Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
11 competitive meetings since 2017 · Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Since the 2017/18 season, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have played 11 competitive matches. Chelsea lead the overall head-to-head record with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 2 Nottingham Forest victories. In Premier League action, the balance is tighter across 8 meetings, with 3 Chelsea wins, 3 draws, and 2 Nottingham Forest wins. At home, Nottingham Forest have failed to beat Chelsea in 4 attempts, recording 0 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
Recent results between the sides have been varied. On 4 May 2026, Nottingham Forest secured a 1–3 away win at Chelsea after holding a 0–2 lead at half-time. Chelsea won the previous two meetings away at Nottingham Forest, including a 0–3 victory on 18 October 2025 and a 0–1 win on 25 May 2025. Nottingham Forest also claimed a 0–1 win at Chelsea on 2 September 2023.
Fixtures between these clubs average 2.91 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals in 9 of 11 matches. Goalscoring leans heavily toward the second half, which accounts for 66% of all goals scored and averages 1.91 goals compared to 1 in the first half. Both teams scored in 6 of 11 meetings, while the scores 1–1 and 2–0 have occurred 2 times each.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Chelsea | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea ahead at HT | 218% | 19% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 436% | 19% | 19% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 0 | 19% | 19% |
11 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 3 of 5 times (60%).
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Chelsea 1–1 Nottingham Forest 2× · 18%
- Chelsea 2–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 18%
- Chelsea 1–3 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
- Chelsea 3–0 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
- Chelsea 1–0 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
- Chelsea 3–2 Nottingham Forest 1× · 9%
Home and away record
When Chelsea play at home (7 games)
Chelsea 3 · Draws 2 · Nottingham Forest 2
When Nottingham Forest play at home (4 games)
Chelsea 3 · Draws 1 · Nottingham Forest 0
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Chelsea | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| FA Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1–3HT 0–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–3HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Chelsea | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–3HT 1–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Chelsea | 0–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Chelsea | 2–2HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Chelsea | 2–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Chelsea | 2–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup · 3rd Round |
Show all 11 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 5–1HT 3–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · 3rd Round |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1–3HT 0–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–3HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Chelsea | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–3HT 1–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Chelsea | 0–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Chelsea | 2–2HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Chelsea | Premier League · Matchday 18 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 2–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Chelsea | 2–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Chelsea | 5–1HT 3–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · 3rd Round |
Records
20 Sep 2017 · League Cup · Stamford Bridge
4 May 2026 · Premier League · Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 5–1 Nottingham Forest (Sep 2017)
Sep 2017 – Jan 2020
Current form
Chelsea
- W
- W
- L
- D
- W
4th in Premier League · 13 pts from 7 games. Last: Everton 0–2 Chelsea (Premier League).
Nottingham Forest
- L
- L
- L
- W
- D
19th in Premier League · 5 pts from 7 games. Last: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal (Premier League).
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Chelsea have won more: 6 wins to Nottingham Forest's 2, with 3 draws, from 11 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest result?
Chelsea 1–3 Nottingham Forest, played on 4 May 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 2.91 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 45% of meetings and both teams scored in 55%.
What is the most common score in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?
Chelsea 1–1 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 2 times in 11 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Chelsea 5–1 Nottingham Forest, on 20 September 2017 (League Cup).
When do Chelsea and Nottingham Forest play next?
Nottingham Forest host Chelsea on Friday 27 November 2026 at 20:00 UTC (Premier League).
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