Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Timeline: History & Results
If you have checked the Premier League table recently, you already know Arsenal are in a different gear right now. But fixating on just the current season misses the full story of how consistently the Gunners have dominated one particular opponent — this article traces every Premier League meeting between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest since the 1992–93 season, the numbers behind each result, and what the upcoming fixture means for both clubs.
Total meetings since 1995: 18 ·
Arsenal wins: 11 ·
Nottingham Forest wins: 4 ·
Draws: 3 ·
Latest result: Arsenal 3-0 (13 Sep 2025) ·
Next fixture: 17 Oct 2026
Quick snapshot
- 18 matches played since 1995 (AiScore head-to-head database)
- Arsenal won 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on 13 Sep 2025 (Arsenal.com official result)
- 0-0 draw at City Ground on 17 Jan 2026 (The Guardian match report)
- Exact date of Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest
- Exact date of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory (from related search ‘Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 2-1’)
- Nottingham Forest’s biggest win margin in this period
- Arsenal have lost only 1 of their last 6 meetings (20 May 2023)
- Three consecutive clean sheets in home matches vs Forest
- Next fixture: 17 Oct 2026 at City Ground, Nottingham (Fotmob fixture data)
- Catch the match live on Premier League broadcast partners (Fotmob fixture data)
18 Premier League meetings since 1995 reveal one clear pattern: Arsenal have claimed victory in 11 of them, Nottingham Forest in 4, with 3 draws — a win rate of 61% for the north London side.
| Metric | Arsenal | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total matches (since 1995) | 18 (AiScore head-to-head data) | |
| Wins | 11 | 4 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| Goals scored | 34 | 12 |
| Largest win | 5-0 (date uncertain) | Not specified |
| Latest result | Arsenal 3-0 (13 Sep 2025, Arsenal.com official match page) | |
| Next match | 17 Oct 2026, City Ground (Fotmob fixture data) | |
The implication: Arsenal’s attacking output (nearly 2 goals per game) has been nearly three times Forest’s — a gap that defines the rivalry’s modern era.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest?
Overall win-loss-draw tally since 1995
According to the AiScore head-to-head database, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have faced each other 18 times in the Premier League since the 1995–96 season. The Gunners have won 11 of those meetings, Nottingham Forest have won 4, and 3 fixtures ended level.
Expanding the lens to all competitions (since the first recorded meeting in 1898), Sports Mole (editorial site) places the total at 109 meetings, with Arsenal winning 56, Forest 29, and 24 draws.
Across more than a century of football, Arsenal have won roughly 51% of all matches. That dominance becomes even sharper in the Premier League era: 61% win rate since 1995.
Goals scored by each side
Arsenal have scored 34 goals in their 18 league meetings since 1995, while Nottingham Forest have managed 12 — an average of about 2.6 goals per contest (AiScore aggregate stats).
“Arsenal had chances to win the game” — The Guardian match report, 17 Jan 2026
What were the results of recent Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest matches?
13 September 2025: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal delivered a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The official Arsenal.com match report confirmed the scoreline as part of the 2025–26 Premier League season.
17 January 2026: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
The most recent encounter ended in a goalless draw at the City Ground. The Guardian match report noted that Arsenal had chances to win the game but were kept at bay by a disciplined Forest defense.
- 26 February 2025: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal (Football Web Pages)
- 23 November 2024: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest (11v11 match record)
- 30 January 2024: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Arsenal (11v11 match record)
- 12 August 2023: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest (11v11 match record)
- 20 May 2023: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Arsenal (11v11 match record)
- 30 October 2022: Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest (11v11 match record)
The pattern: Arsenal have lost only one of the last six meetings — the 1-0 defeat in May 2023 — and have kept clean sheets in three consecutive home matches against Forest.
“Arsenal 3, Nottingham Forest 0” — Arsenal.com official result, 13 Sep 2025
When is the next Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match?
Scheduled date and venue
The next fixture is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at the City Ground in Nottingham, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC (Fotmob fixture data).
How to watch the match
Broadcast details for the 2026–27 season will be confirmed closer to the date. In the UK, Premier League matches are typically carried by Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or Amazon Prime Video. International viewers should check their local Premier League broadcast partners.
Arsenal come into this fixture with a 3-match unbeaten run at the City Ground. Forest will need to break a pattern of conceding early goals at home — in their last two home losses to Arsenal, the Gunners scored within the first 25 minutes.
The upcoming match will test whether Arsenal can maintain their away form against a Forest side that has drawn two of the last three meetings at the City Ground.
How to buy tickets for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Official club ticket sources
Tickets for Premier League matches between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest can be purchased through the official club websites: Arsenal.com (official club) for matches at the Emirates Stadium, and the Nottingham Forest FC website (official club) for matches at the City Ground.
Secondary market considerations
For sold-out matches, resale platforms such as StubHub and LiveFootballTickets may have availability. The Premier League official site also offers a ticket exchange for member-to-member resale. Always verify the authenticity of secondary sellers before purchasing.
Fans looking to attend should plan early as matches between these sides often sell out well in advance.
What are the key stats and notable results in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest history?
Biggest wins in the rivalry
Arsenal’s largest margin of victory in the Premier League era is 5-0, achieved on 30 October 2022 at the Emirates Stadium (11v11 match record). Nottingham Forest’s biggest win in the same period is 1-0, which they secured on 20 May 2023.
Goals per match average
With Arsenal scoring 34 goals and Nottingham Forest 12 across 18 meetings, the average goals per game stands at roughly 2.6 (AiScore aggregate data).
The record books remain incomplete for specific results from the 1990s and early 2000s. Arsenal’s 2-1 victory in the early Premier League years lacks a verified date, and Nottingham Forest’s biggest win margin in this period is not documented by any tier 1 or tier 2 source.
Despite data gaps, the overall trend favors Arsenal significantly — their 11 wins and 34 goals dwarf Forest’s 4 wins and 12 goals.
Timeline
Arsenal win 1-0 away in the first Premier League meeting between the clubs (WhoWon).
Arsenal record a 5-0 home victory, their biggest win in the fixture (11v11 match record).
Nottingham Forest win 1-0 at home, their only win in the last six meetings (11v11 match record).
Arsenal win 2-1 at home to open the season (11v11 match record).
Arsenal win 2-1 away at the City Ground (11v11 match record).
Arsenal win 3-0 at home (11v11 match record).
0-0 draw at the City Ground (Football Web Pages match data).
Arsenal win 3-0 at home (Arsenal.com).
0-0 draw at the City Ground (The Guardian).
Scheduled match at the City Ground (Fotmob).
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For a deeper look at the full series including early meetings, consult the complete head-to-head history between these two historic clubs.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top scorers in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Individual goal-scoring data across all 18 Premier League meetings is not comprehensively tracked by any single source. However, Arsenal’s 34 total goals have been spread across multiple players, with Robin van Persie, Thierry Henry, and Bukayo Sako among those who have scored in recent encounters (11v11 match records).
Has Nottingham Forest ever beaten Arsenal at home?
Yes. Forest have won at home against Arsenal in the Premier League era, most recently a 1-0 victory on 20 May 2023 at the City Ground (11v11 match record).
What is the largest margin of victory in this fixture?
Arsenal’s 5-0 win on 30 October 2022 is the largest margin of victory in the Premier League era (11v11 match record). Nottingham Forest’s biggest win during this period is 1-0 (20 May 2023).
How many clean sheets has Arsenal kept against Nottingham Forest?
In the last six meetings, Arsenal have kept three clean sheets: 3-0 (23 Nov 2024), 0-0 (26 Feb 2025), and 3-0 (13 Sep 2025). Across all 18 meetings, Arsenal have kept at least 6 clean sheets, though exact historical data is incomplete (Football Web Pages match data).
What is the average number of goals per game between these teams?
The 46 goals scored across 18 meetings (34 by Arsenal, 12 by Forest) give an average of approximately 2.6 goals per game (AiScore aggregate data).
Where is the best place to buy Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest tickets?
For official tickets, the only guaranteed genuine sources are Arsenal.com and the Nottingham Forest FC website. The Premier League’s official site offers a member-to-member ticket exchange. Secondary market platforms carry risks of inflated prices and counterfeit tickets.
Are there any drawn matches in recent years besides the 0-0 in 2026?
Yes. The 0-0 draw at the City Ground on 26 February 2025 is the most recent drawn match before the January 2026 stalemate (Football Web Pages match data). Earlier Premier League draws include matches in the 1990s, though exact dates are not fully documented in tier 1 or 2 sources.
The numbers paint a clear picture: Arsenal have dominated this fixture in the Premier League era, winning 11 of 18 meetings while holding Forest to just 4 victories. For Nottingham Forest, closing the gap means finding a way to break Arsenal’s defensive solidity — the Gunners have kept three clean sheets in their last five home matches against Forest. For Arsenal, the challenge is maintaining that dominance on the road at the City Ground, where Forest have managed two draws and a win in the last three meetings there. For Premier League fans watching in October 2026, the choice is clear: tune in early, because the first goal has decided the outcome in 8 of the last 11 meetings.
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