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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion kicks off Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00 GMT at The City Ground, 87 days away. The return meeting at American Express Stadium follows on Saturday, 1 May 2027.

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Sat 5 Dec · 15:00 local · Matchweek 14

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Where is Brighton vs Forest being played?

The City Ground

Two islands, the game's old home

West Bridgford, Nottingham · 31,212 seats · opened 1898

This meeting is at The City Ground in Nottingham; Brighton make the trip from Brighton. The return, at American Express Stadium in Brighton, follows on Saturday, 1 May 2027.

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Head to head — Brighton v Forest

4 Brighton wins 2 draws 2 Forest wins

Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest have met 8 times in the Premier League since 2022-23: Brighton have won 4, Forest 2, and 2 meetings have ended level. The biggest win: Forest 7–0 Brighton, in February 2025.

League meetings only · since 2022-23 · updated after every meeting