Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest in Matchweek 8 of the 2026/27 Premier League. On this page: the live match centre, the head-to-head record, where to watch on TV and radio, tickets and hospitality, and how to get to Portman Road.
Match centre
The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.
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Head to head
Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest have not met in the last few seasons on record, so there is little recent history between them. Any past meetings and both sides' current form show in the match centre above.
Where to watch
On TV
UK television picks are confirmed a few weeks before kick-off. Once it is picked, the broadcaster appears on the Watch button in the match centre above. Premier League games are split across Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon in the UK.
On radio
talkSPORT carry live Premier League radio commentary across the UK.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Ipswich Town, and around 3,000 Nottingham Forest fans are housed in the Cobbold Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Hospitality
Matchday hospitality and premium seats are sold through Ipswich Town's official hospitality team; the packages and prices sit on the club's own site.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Ipswich Town's official pages before booking.
Getting to Portman Road
Portman Road is in Ipswich. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Ipswich Town away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Ipswich Town last beat Sunderland 2-1. Nottingham Forest last lost 0-1 to Leeds United. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at City Ground: Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town →
Common questions
When is the game?
Friday 23 October at Portman Road in Ipswich. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Nottingham Forest fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Cobbold Stand at Portman Road, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
UK TV picks are confirmed a few weeks out; the broadcaster then shows in the live match centre here. Games are split across Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.