Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
13 competitive meetings since 2016 · Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Arsenal have won 8 of the 13 competitive meetings since the 2016/17 season, with Nottingham Forest winning 3 and 2 ending in draws. Arsenal have won all 5 home matches against Forest. In the Premier League, Arsenal recorded 6 wins from 9 encounters, while Forest claimed 1 victory. Forest won both FA Cup ties, whereas Arsenal won both League Cup matches.
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 7 meetings between the teams. Recent visits to Nottingham Forest yielded two 0–0 draws in February 2025 and January 2026, followed by a 0–1 Arsenal win in October 2026. At home, Arsenal enjoyed comfortable results, posting 3–0 wins in November 2024 and September 2025. Their biggest victory was a 5–0 home win in October 2022.
Games average 2.69 goals, with Arsenal earning 8 clean sheets. Both teams scored in 3 of 13 matches (23%). Goals tend to arrive later, with 69% scored in the second half, averaging 1.85 goals compared to 0.85 in the first half. First-half leads prove decisive: the team ahead at half-time went on to win in 8 of 8 matches.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Arsenal | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal ahead at HT | 646% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 215% | 215% | 18% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 215% |
13 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 8 of 8 times (100%).
Trailed at the break 2 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 6 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Arsenal 0–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Arsenal 3–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Arsenal 2–1 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Arsenal 0–1 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Arsenal 5–0 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Arsenal 1–0 Nottingham Forest 1× · 8%
Home and away record
When Arsenal play at home (5 games)
Arsenal 5 · Draws 0 · Nottingham Forest 0
When Nottingham Forest play at home (8 games)
Arsenal 3 · Draws 2 · Nottingham Forest 3
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Arsenal | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Last Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Arsenal | 2–1HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 1–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Arsenal | 5–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 3rd Round |
Show all 13 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 5–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Nottingham Forest | 4–2HT 2–1 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–4HT 0–1 | Arsenal | League Cup · 3rd Round |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 27 | |
| Arsenal | 3–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–2HT 0–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Arsenal | 2–1HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 1–0 | Arsenal | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Arsenal | 5–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 14 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Arsenal | 5–0HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Nottingham Forest | 4–2HT 2–1 | Arsenal | FA Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–4HT 0–1 | Arsenal | League Cup · 3rd Round |
Records
30 Oct 2022 · Premier League · Emirates Stadium
7 Jan 2018 · FA Cup · The City Ground (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)
Nottingham Forest 4–2 Arsenal (Jan 2018)
Aug 2023 – Nov 2024
Current form
Arsenal
- D
- W
- W
- W
- L
2nd in Premier League · 18 pts from 7 games. Last: Bayern München 2–2 Arsenal (Champions 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).
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Arsenal have won more: 8 wins to Nottingham Forest's 3, with 2 draws, from 13 competitive meetings since the 2016/17 season.
What was the last Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest result?
Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal, played on 18 October 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 2.69 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 62% of meetings and both teams scored in 23%.
What is the most common score in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?
Arsenal 0–0 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 2 times in 13 meetings since the 2016/17 season.
What is the biggest win in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2016/17 season) the biggest margin is Arsenal 5–0 Nottingham Forest, on 30 October 2022 (Premier League).
When do Arsenal and Nottingham Forest play next?
Arsenal host Nottingham Forest on Saturday 15 May 2027 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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