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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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Team news: Nottingham Forest and Arsenal
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Nottingham Forest
Arsenal
How they have lined up
Nottingham Forest
- GKMatz Sels
- DEFNeco Williams
- DEFMurillo
- DEFJair Cunha
- DEFOla Aina
- DEFNikola Milenković
- MIDMorgan Gibbs-White
- MIDJames McAtee
- MIDXaver Schlager
- FWDDan Ndoye
- FWDLiam Delap
Arsenal
- GKDavid Raya
- DEFGabriel Magalhães
- DEFRiccardo Calafiori
- DEFBenjamin White
- DEFMyles Lewis-Skelly
- DEFEzri Konsa
- MIDDeclan Rice
- MIDMartin Ødegaard
- FWDKai Havertz
- FWDBukayo Saka
- FWDChristos Tzolis
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 12 most recent meetings on record, Arsenal lead 7-3, with 2 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Nottingham Forest v Arsenal 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: Nottingham Forest's referees and Arsenal's referees, the VAR overturns in Nottingham Forest and Arsenal games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal kicks off at 16:30 UK time on Sunday 18 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 Nottingham Forest v Arsenal 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 Nottingham Forest, and around 2,500 Arsenal fans are housed in the Bridgford Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at City Ground, booked directly with Nottingham Forest's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Nottingham Forest hospitality guide covers the lounges at City Ground 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 Nottingham Forest's official pages before booking.
Getting to City Ground
City Ground is in Nottingham. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Nottingham Forest away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Nottingham Forest last lost 0-1 to Coventry City. Arsenal last beat Leeds United 2-1. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Emirates Stadium: Arsenal v Nottingham Forest →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
16:30 UK time on Sunday 18 October, at City Ground in Nottingham.
Where are Arsenal fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Bridgford Stand at City Ground, with a typical allocation of around 2,500. 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 Nottingham Forest and Arsenal last meet?
17 Jan 2026: Nott'm Forest 0–0 Arsenal (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.