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Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 · Sports

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal — this event has finished

At The City Ground, Nottingham on Sat, 17 Oct 2026. A remote venue — the guide below covers the best places to stay nearby.

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About Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's most remarkable years came under Brian Clough, who arrived in 1975 and built, from a mid-table Second Division side, a first-ever English league title in 1977-78 followed by back-to-back European Cup wins. Forest lifted the trophy in 1979 and retained it in 1980, beating Hamburg 1-0 in the final in Madrid on a goal from John Robertson.

Sometimes known as the Tricky Trees, Forest's City Ground sits on the banks of the Trent, and that Clough-era run of success remains the high-water mark the club has spent decades since trying to recapture.

Nottingham Forest records & quirks

  • Forest's biggest-ever win, 14-0 away at Clapton in the 1891 FA Cup, remains the heaviest home defeat in the competition's history.
  • Forest's 42-game unbeaten league run, from 1977 to 1978, was an English record until Arsenal broke it in 2004.
  • In 1979, Forest signed Trevor Francis for £1,150,000, Britain's first £1m footballer; he scored the winner in that year's European Cup final.
  • Forest's "Garibaldi red" colours and early nickname date to 1865, a tribute to Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
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Nottingham Forest's home sits on the banks of the River Trent, one of English football's most characterful settings, with Trent Bridge cricket ground almost directly across the water. The riverside location is a pleasant pre-match walk, with pubs and green space close by, and the city centre a short stroll over the bridge.

Nottingham station, the main-line station, is on the city side of the river. Staying in the centre lets you enjoy the riverside atmosphere and avoid the crowds pressing onto transport at full time.

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