The Premier League Matchday 5 fixture between Nottingham Forest and Coventry City takes place at the City Ground today, Saturday, September 19, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM BST. Nottingham Forest enters the match after securing its first league win of the season, while Coventry City is still searching for its first points and first Premier League goal.
Forest comes into the game after beating Aston Villa 2-1 last weekend and has five points from its opening four matches. Coventry, meanwhile, has lost all four of its league games, including a 5-0 defeat to Brighton.
The Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City clash gives both teams plenty to fight for, with Forest looking to build momentum and Coventry hoping to end its difficult start to life back in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City Confirmed Lineup
Nottingham Forest and Coventry City have confirmed their starting lineups for the Premier League meeting at the City Ground.
Forest name Sels in goal, with Jair Cunha, Diomande and Murillo forming the back three. Gibbs-White captains the hosts, while Delap leads the attack. Jair Cunha starts after a late fitness check, with Ndoye keeping his place ahead of Igor Jesus.
Coventry also line up with three defenders, with Rushworth starting in goal. Dasilva operates as a left wing-back, while Rudoni, Mason-Clark and Thomas-Asante form the attacking unit. Van Ewijk misses out with a hamstring issue, while Awoniyi is suspended.
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City Match Results Today
Today’s Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City result will matter for both sides. Forest is trying to build on its first league win of the season, while Coventry enters the match looking for its first Premier League points and goals of the campaign.
The City Ground provides Forest with home advantage, but Coventry will be looking to respond after a difficult opening four matches.
Live updates
Nottingham Forest 0 vs 1 Coventry City
1′ Kick off! Nottingham Forest get the match underway at the City Ground.
1′ James McAtee fires a half-volley from outside the box straight at Carl Rushworth.
3′ Jack Rudoni slices his left-footed effort from the edge of the box well over the crossbar.
13′ Forest and Coventry battle for control in a tight midfield contest.
18′ Forest enjoy a long spell of possession as Murillo and Jair Cunha look to break down Coventry’s low block.
28′ Coventry find space out wide as both sides trade clearances and throw-ins.
35′ Neco Williams’ dangerous cross is cleared by Ethan Pinnock for a Forest corner, which Coventry deal with safely.
45′ Half time! Nottingham Forest 0-0 Coventry City.
46′ Coventry bring on Loum Tchaouna for Ephron Mason-Clark.
54′ GOAL! Jay Dasilva gives Coventry City a 1-0 lead with a finish from a rare counter-attack.
58′ Liam Delap receives a yellow card for an aggressive challenge.
58′ Nottingham Forest bring on Igor Jesus for Dan Ndoye.
68′ Brandon Thomas-Asante sends a dangerous low ball across the box, but Caleb Yirenkyi and Jack Rudoni cannot make contact.
70′ Forest dominate possession as they pile pressure on Coventry’s final third.
72′ Forest bring on Chris Wood for Ousmane Diomande.
73′ Coventry bring on Ellis Simms for Jack Rudoni.
83′ Forest make a double substitution, with Luca Netz replacing Daniel Muñoz and Ibrahim Sangaré coming on for James McAtee.
88′ VAR rules out Forest’s late equalizer after a review for an infringement or offside in the build-up.
90′ Coventry bring on Joel Latibeaudiere for Caleb Yirenkyi.
90’+4′ Jair Cunha receives a yellow card for a tactical foul.
90’+6′ Full time! Nottingham Forest lose 1-0 to Coventry City at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City Results Today: Premier League Live Score