Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest kicks off 27 December 2026 at 16:30. English Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/27
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 27 December at 16:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Nottingham Forest
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
11
Manchester Un… wins
3
Nottingham Fo… wins
-
17 May 2026
Manchester United
3 - 2
Nottingham Forest
W
-
01 Nov 2025
Nottingham Forest
2 - 2
Manchester United
D
-
01 Apr 2025
Nottingham Forest
1 - 0
Manchester United
L
-
07 Dec 2024
Manchester United
2 - 3
Nottingham Forest
L
-
28 Feb 2024
Nottingham Forest
0 - 1
Manchester United
W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
|
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Arsenal
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 | W W W L W |
| 3 |
Brighton Hove Albion
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 | L D W W W |
| 4 |
Brentford
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 | D D D W D |
| 5 |
Everton
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 | D D D W D |
| 6 |
Chelsea
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 | W L D L W |
| 7 |
Leeds United
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 | D D W D L |
| 8 |
Hull City
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 | W D D L D |
| 9 |
Liverpool
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | D W D W L |
| 10 |
Ipswich Town
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 | L L W L W |
| 11 |
Newcastle United
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 | W D L W L |
| 12 |
Crystal Palace
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 | L W L D W |
| 13 |
Manchester United
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | W D L D D |
| 14 |
Coventry City
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 | L L L W W |
| 15 |
Nottingham Forest
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 | D D W L L |
| 16 |
Aston Villa
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 | L D L W D |
| 17 |
Sunderland
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 | W D L L L |
| 18 |
Bournemouth AFC
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 | D D D L L |
| 19 |
Tottenham Hotspur
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 | L D D L D |
| 20 |
Fulham
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 | L L D D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 16:30.
Recent results
Match preview
Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League on Sunday, 27 December 2026 at 16:30. The match is scheduled at Old Trafford, Manchester. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Manchester United sit 13th in the English Premier League table with 6 points from 6 matches (1W · 3D · 2L). Nottingham Forest are 15th with 5 points from 6 matches (1W · 2D · 3L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 16 times on record. Manchester United have won 11, Nottingham Forest have won 3 and 2 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest — frequently asked
When is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest played?
Kick-off is in the English Premier League.
Where is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest played?
At Old Trafford in Manchester, England (capacity 74500).
Has Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 27 December 2026 at 16:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest part of?
The English Premier League in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Premier League hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Manchester United and Nottingham Forest for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.