The short, factual Nottingham Forest story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history and framed as of summer 2026.
The beginning
Nottingham Forest were founded in 1865. Born at the Clinton Arms pub, where a group of shinney players voted to take up football instead, making Forest one of the world's oldest league clubs. Fans know the club as the Reds.
Honours
As of summer 2026 the trophy cabinet holds 1 top-flight league title, 2 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 2 European Cups, plus European Super Cup (1979).
The ground
Nottingham Forest play at City Ground in Nottingham, their home since 1898. Planning a visit? The City Ground guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.
Ownership
As of summer 2026, Nottingham Forest are owned by Evangelos Marinakis.
A record worth knowing
Forest went 42 consecutive league games unbeaten between November 1977 and December 1978, an English record that stood until 2004.