Liverpool faces Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Matchweek 2 of the Premier League. The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match brings together two sides looking for an important result early in the new season.
The Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest today clash comes after very different opening results. Liverpool starts with a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United, while Forest suffers consecutive defeats to Leeds United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.
Liverpool’s Last 5 Matches
Liverpool’s last five matches include a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United in the Premier League, a 1–1 draw with Brentford on the final day of last season and a 4–2 defeat away to Aston Villa.
The Reds also drew 1–1 with Chelsea before losing 3–2 to Manchester United.
That run gives Liverpool one defeat, three draws and one win across its last five matches.
Nottingham Forest’s Last 5 Matches
Nottingham Forest enters the game with a difficult recent run. The team loses 2–0 to Leeds United in the Carabao Cup after suffering a 1–0 Premier League defeat to the same opponent.
Forest also draws 1–1 with Bournemouth, loses 3–2 to Manchester United, and draws 1–1 with Newcastle United.
The sequence leaves Forest without a win in its last five matches.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Last 5 Meetings
The recent Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record is closely balanced. Liverpool wins twice, Forest wins twice, and the other meeting ends in a draw.
Liverpool wins 1–0 at the City Ground in February 2026, while Forest previously shocks the Reds with a 3–0 victory at Anfield in November 2025.
The sides also drew 1–1 in January 2025, before Forest won 1–0 at Anfield in September 2024. Liverpool’s other recent victory comes in a 1–0 away win in March 2024.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Match Result Today
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on August 29, 2026. Forest struck first through Dan Ndoye before Florian Wirtz had a goal ruled out for offside. Liverpool eventually equalized through Alexander Isak, but Morgan Gibbs-White restored Forest’s lead from the penalty spot. Víctor Muñoz then produced a spectacular finish to secure a point for Liverpool.
Key Match Moments
1’–15′ Early Pressure: Nottingham Forest started brightly and put Liverpool under early pressure, forcing the hosts into defensive clearances.
24′ Goal – Nottingham Forest 1-0 Liverpool: Morgan Gibbs-White released Dan Ndoye after a direct long ball from Matz Sels. Ndoye kept his composure and fired into the bottom corner.
29′ Corner – Liverpool: Liverpool responded with pressure and won a corner, but Forest successfully cleared the delivery.
31’–32′ VAR Disallowed Goal – Liverpool: Florian Wirtz appeared to score, but the goal was ruled out after Jeremie Frimpong was caught offside during the buildup.
40′ Save – Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels produced a superb diving save to tip Florian Wirtz’s powerful header over the crossbar.
45′ Save – Liverpool: Alisson made an important stop to deny Igor Jesus from doubling Forest’s advantage.
45+2′ Half-Time: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest.
55′ Corner – Liverpool: Forest conceded a corner after Cody Gakpo’s effort was blocked, but Liverpool failed to capitalize.
60′ Goal – Liverpool 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Cody Gakpo delivered a low cross into the six-yard box, where Alexander Isak tapped home the equalizer.
68′ Penalty Awarded – Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams was brought down by Alisson inside the penalty area, and the Liverpool goalkeeper was booked.
70′ Goal – Nottingham Forest 2-1 Liverpool: Morgan Gibbs-White confidently converted the penalty to restore Forest’s lead.
78′ Tactical Changes – Liverpool: Andoni Iraola made attacking adjustments as Liverpool pushed more players into the final third.
82′ Goal – Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Florian Wirtz found Víctor Muñoz, who turned sharply before firing a spectacular effort off the underside of the crossbar and into the net.
90+2′ Double Substitution – Nottingham Forest: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Nicolas Dominguez replaced James McAtee and Igor Jesus as Forest looked to protect the draw.
95′ Full Time: Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Highlights: Premier League Match Result Today