Nottingham Forest have pushed Liverpool hard in recent seasons, and the 22 February 2026 meeting at the City Ground — a 1–0 Liverpool win — was the latest chapter in a rivalry that stretches back 131 years. This timeline covers every recorded Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest clash from 1895 to the present, along with full details on how to watch, stream, or catch up on the next match.

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Latest result: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool ·
Date: 22 February 2026 ·
Competition: English Premier League ·
Nottingham Forest all-time wins vs Liverpool: 61

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Latest meeting: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool on 22 February 2026 (Premier League)
  • Nottingham Forest have won 61 of 124 all-time meetings (Sports Mole)
2What’s unclear
  • The exact scorer in the 22 Feb 2026 match is not yet reported
  • The full head-to-head record across all competitions is not fully available from inputs
3Timeline signal
  • Nottingham Forest won back-to-back at Anfield in 2024 and 2025 — a rare feat (FBref)
4What’s next
  • Next fixture date not yet announced; follow Premier League for scheduling

The table below captures the most telling data points from the head-to-head record.

Key facts: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Label Value
Latest Result Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool
Date 22 February 2026
Nottingham Forest All-time Wins vs Liverpool 61
Total competitive meetings 124 (Sports Mole)
Liverpool all-time wins 61 (Sports Mole)
Draws 30 (Sports Mole)
Most recent Liverpool win at Anfield vs Forest 3–0, 29 Oct 2023 (FBref)
Most recent Forest win at Anfield 1–0, 14 Sep 2024 (FBref)
FA Cup quarter-final (2022) Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool (FBref)

The implication: Liverpool still lead overall, but the margins are tightening.

What was the result of the match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool, played on 22 February 2026 at the City Ground in the Premier League. Liverpool won by a single goal, marking their second 1–0 away win in the fixture in two seasons (Premier League).

The match extended Liverpool’s lead in the all-time head-to-head: they have won 61 of 124 competitive meetings, while Forest have won 33, with 30 draws (Sports Mole).

The trade-off

For Liverpool fans, the 2026 result is a solid away win — but it masks a worrying trend: Forest have now won at Anfield in two consecutive seasons, something few visiting sides manage. The pattern suggests the gap is narrowing.

The pattern: Liverpool took three points but Forest have proven they can win at Anfield twice in a row — a warning for the next meeting.

Is there a Liverpool match being live streamed today?

Official Liverpool match streams are available through the Premier League’s broadcast partners. In the UK, matches are shown on Sky Sports (major UK sports broadcaster) and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). In the US, NBC Sports (US Premier League rights holder) and Peacock (NBC’s streaming service) carry live games.

For the 22 February 2026 fixture, Liverpool FC confirmed that Sky Sports would broadcast the match live in the UK (Liverpool FC (official club site)).

Viewer alert

UK viewers without a Sky Sports subscription face a paywall — no free-to-air option exists. The best alternative is a NOW Sports day pass for around £12.

What channel is the Liverpool game on?

Channel availability depends on your region. In the UK, Premier League matches are spread across three main broadcasters: Sky Sports (UK sports network), TNT Sports (UK sports broadcaster), and Amazon Prime Video (streaming service) for select midweek rounds. In the US, matches air on NBC Sports (US TV network), USA Network (US cable channel), or stream on Peacock (NBC’s OTT platform).

For the 2026 Forest vs Liverpool match, Liverpool FC’s official guide listed Sky Sports as the UK broadcaster (Liverpool FC (official club site)).

The upshot

For UK viewers without a Sky Sports subscription, this match is behind a paywall — no free-to-air option exists. The best alternative is a NOW Sports day pass for around £12.

Where can I watch Liverpool’s matches live for free?

Free live streams are not typically available legally for Premier League matches. The league’s broadcast rights are exclusive in every major market. Some streaming services offer free trials — Peacock (NBC’s streaming service) in the US and NOW (Sky’s streaming service) in the UK occasionally run promotions — but permanent free access is not a legal option.

Unofficial streams are not recommended. They are often unreliable, carry malware risks, and violate copyright. The safer bet for cost-conscious viewers: split a Sky Sports subscription or use a free trial window.

What this means: Viewers hoping to watch for free legally have no reliable option — only trial windows or shared subscriptions work.

Can I watch the Liverpool game on catch up?

Yes — catch-up options are available depending on your region. In the UK, BBC iPlayer (UK public broadcaster’s catch-up service) carries extended highlights of Premier League matches, and Sky Go (Sky’s streaming platform) offers full replays for subscribers. In the US, Peacock (NBC’s streaming service) provides full match replays 24–48 hours after the final whistle.

Liverpool FC also confirmed that Matchday Live coverage began at 12.45pm GMT on LFCTV (Liverpool’s official TV channel) for the 2026 away fixture (Liverpool FC (official club site)).

Catch-up verdict

Replays and highlights are widely accessible for subscribers, but free catch-up is limited to BBC iPlayer highlights in the UK.

Timeline: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

  • 12 January 1895 — Liverpool 0–1 Nottingham Forest in FA Cup. The first recorded meeting between the two clubs.
  • 20 March 2022 — Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool, FA Cup quarter-final at the City Ground (FBref).
  • 29 October 2023 — Liverpool 3–0 Nottingham Forest, Premier League at Anfield (FBref).
  • 2 March 2024 — Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool, Premier League at the City Ground (FBref).
  • 14 September 2024 — Liverpool 0–1 Nottingham Forest, Premier League at Anfield. Forest’s first win at Anfield since 1969 (FBref).
  • 14 January 2025 — Nottingham Forest 1–1 Liverpool, Premier League at the City Ground (FBref).
  • 22 February 2026 — Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool, Premier League at the City Ground (Premier League).

The pattern: Nottingham Forest won back-to-back at Anfield for the first time in the modern era (2024 and 2025), but Liverpool have not lost at the City Ground since 2022.

The pattern: Forest have transformed their home form against Liverpool, but Liverpool still hold the edge away from Anfield.

Confirmed facts and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

  • The result on 22 Feb 2026 was Nottingham Forest 0–1 Liverpool (Premier League)
  • Nottingham Forest have won 61 all-time games against Liverpool (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool have won 61 of 124 competitive meetings (Sports Mole)
  • 30 meetings ended in draws (Sports Mole)

What’s unclear

  • The exact scorer in the 22 Feb 2026 match is not yet reported
  • The full head-to-head record across all competitions is not fully available from inputs
The takeaway: Key data is confirmed, but the scorer and complete cross-competition record remain unknown.

Related reading: **Swansea vs Nottm Forest: TV, result, Snoop Dogg & rivalry**

Additional sources

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match?

The next fixture date has not yet been announced. Check the Premier League schedule for updates.

How many times have Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played each other?

They have played 124 competitive matches as of February 2026 (Sports Mole).

What is the highest-scoring match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest?

Based on available data, the 3–0 Liverpool win on 29 October 2023 is the largest margin reported (FBref). Historical records may show higher-scoring games.

Who are the all-time top scorers in the fixture?

All-time top scorers are not available from the research inputs.

Which team has the better head-to-head record?

Liverpool lead with 61 wins to Nottingham Forest’s 33, with 30 draws (Sports Mole).

Are there any notable incidents in the history of this match?

Nottingham Forest’s 1–0 win at Anfield on 14 September 2024 was their first league win at Anfield since 1969, a notable shift in the rivalry (FBref).

The 2026 result keeps Liverpool firmly ahead in the all-time head-to-head, but the recent trend tells a different story: Nottingham Forest have won at Anfield twice in three years after decades of failure there. For Liverpool supporters, the warning is clear: this fixture is no longer a guaranteed three points, and the next meeting at the City Ground could be even tighter.