Coventry vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
7 competitive meetings since 2011 · Championship, Premier League
Head-to-head summary
Since the 2011/12 season, Coventry and Nottingham Forest have met 7 times without ever producing a draw. Nottingham Forest hold a slight edge with 4 wins to Coventry's 3. Home advantage has mattered in this fixture. Nottingham Forest have won 3 of the 4 meetings on their own ground, while Coventry have taken 2 wins from 3 home encounters. Across competitions, 6 matches took place in the Championship, with 1 played in the Premier League.
Recent encounters have been closely fought after an earlier period of Forest dominance. Nottingham Forest built a 3-match winning run between February 2012 and February 2021, recording 2–0 and 2–1 victories. Coventry halted that streak with a 2–1 home win on 8 August 2021. In their most recent meeting on 19 September 2026 in the Premier League, Coventry secured a 0–1 away victory against Nottingham Forest, which was their biggest win recorded.
Matches between these sides tend to be tight, averaging 2.14 goals per game. Over 1.5 goals landed in 5 of 7 fixtures, but over 3.5 goals occurred in 0 of 7. Second half action dominates, with 67% of all goals scored after the break. The sides were level at half-time in 4 of 7 games. Repeating results are frequent, as 1–0, 2–0, and 1–2 scorelines each occurred 2 times across the 7 meetings.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Coventry | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 229% | 0 | 229% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 114% | 0 | 229% |
7 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 2 of 3 times (67%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 1.
Most common scores
- Coventry 1–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 29%
- Coventry 0–2 Nottingham Forest 2× · 29%
- Coventry 1–2 Nottingham Forest 2× · 29%
- Coventry 2–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 14%
Home and away record
When Coventry play at home (3 games)
Coventry 2 · Draws 0 · Nottingham Forest 1
When Nottingham Forest play at home (4 games)
Coventry 1 · Draws 0 · Nottingham Forest 3
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Coventry | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Coventry vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Coventry | Premier League · Matchday 5 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–0HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 30 | |
| Coventry | 2–1HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Coventry | 1–2HT 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 26 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–1HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 10 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–0HT 0–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 32 | |
| Coventry | 1–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 11 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Coventry | Premier League · Matchday 5 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 2–0HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 30 | |
| Coventry | 2–1HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 1 | |
| Coventry | 1–2HT 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 26 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–1HT 1–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 10 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–0HT 0–0 | Coventry | Championship · Matchday 32 | |
| Coventry | 1–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 11 |
Records
19 Sep 2026 · Premier League · City Ground
6 Apr 2022 · Championship · The City Ground
Coventry 2–1 Nottingham Forest (Aug 2021); Coventry 1–2 Nottingham Forest (Feb 2021); Nottingham Forest 2–1 Coventry (Nov 2020)
Feb 2012 – Feb 2021
Current form
Coventry
- L
- W
- W
- L
- L
17th in Premier League · 6 pts from 7 games. Last: Tottenham 3–1 Coventry (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).
Coventry vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Coventry vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Nottingham Forest have won more: 4 wins to Coventry's 3, with 0 draws, from 7 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What was the last Coventry vs Nottingham Forest result?
Nottingham Forest 0–1 Coventry, played on 19 September 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Coventry vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 2.14 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 43% of meetings and both teams scored in 43%.
What is the most common score in Coventry vs Nottingham Forest?
Coventry 1–0 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 2 times in 7 meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What is the biggest win in Coventry vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2011/12 season) the biggest margin is Nottingham Forest 2–0 Coventry, on 6 April 2022 (Championship).
When do Coventry and Nottingham Forest play next?
Coventry host Nottingham Forest on Sunday 30 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).
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