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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Team news: Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa
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
Aston Villa
Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa 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 Aston Villa's referees, the VAR overturns in Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa games, and who is refereeing the next round.
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. 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 Aston Villa on radio
BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Nottingham Forest, and around 2,500 Aston Villa fans are housed in the Bridgford Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa 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. Aston Villa last drew 2-2 with Brentford. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Villa Park: Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest →
Common questions
When is the game?
Saturday 20 March at City Ground in Nottingham. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Aston Villa 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?
UK TV picks are confirmed a few weeks out; the broadcaster then shows in the live match centre here. Live games in the UK are on Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.