Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (18)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Nott'm … | D | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Nottingham Forest and Arsenal have met 18 times on record. Nottingham Forest lead with 4 wins, Arsenal have won 11 times and the two clubs have drawn 3 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 28 August 1995.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
Across their recorded meetings, Nottingham Forest have found the net 12 times against Arsenal, while Arsenal have scored 34 times in reply — a combined 46 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 17 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 1995. Follow every upcoming Nottingham Forest versus Arsenal clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Nottingham Forest and Arsenal played each other?
Nottingham Forest and Arsenal have met 18 times on record, with the first meeting on 28 August 1995.
Who has won more, Nottingham Forest or Arsenal?
Arsenal have the edge with 11 wins to Nottingham Forest's 4, with 3 draws between them.
When do Nottingham Forest and Arsenal play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Nottingham Forest play Arsenal?
Their meetings produce 2.56 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 33% of them.
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