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Team news: Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest
How they have lined up
Ipswich Town
- GKKjell Scherpen
- DEFIssa Diop
- DEFDara O'Shea
- DEFLeif Davis
- DEFJacob Greaves
- MIDJulio Enciso
- MIDSaša Lukić
- MIDExequiel Palacios
- FWDAbdul Fatawu
- FWDEmersonn
- FWDDaizen Maeda
Nottingham Forest
- GKMatz Sels
- DEFNeco Williams
- DEFMurillo
- DEFJair Cunha
- DEFOla Aina
- DEFNikola Milenković
- MIDMorgan Gibbs-White
- MIDJames McAtee
- MIDXaver Schlager
- FWDDan Ndoye
- FWDLiam Delap
The eleven players who have started the most Premier League games for each side in 2026/27, with minutes played breaking ties, counted on 10 October. This is not a predicted or confirmed line-up; the confirmed teams land in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Head to head
In their 19 most recent meetings on record, Nottingham Forest lead 9-4, with 6 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Ipswich Town's referees and Nottingham Forest's referees, the VAR overturns in Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 23 October, live on Sky Sports Main Event.
On TV
Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
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.
Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Portman Road, booked directly with Ipswich Town's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Ipswich Town hospitality guide covers the lounges at Portman Road and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
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 Fulham 2-1. Nottingham Forest last lost 0-1 to Coventry City. 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
What time is kick-off?
20:00 UK time on Friday 23 October, at Portman Road in Ipswich.
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?
Yes. It is live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
When did Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest last meet?
15 Mar 2025: Ipswich 2–4 Nott'm Forest (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.