Relegation battle at the bottom of the table: Reviewing the last 10 matches of Tottenham Hotspur before they host Nottingham Forest in the 2025-26 English Premier League.
The relegation battle at the bottom continues as Tottenham Hotspur, led by Croatian coach Igor Tudor, prepare to host Nottingham Forest, managed by Portuguese coach Vítor Pereira, in the English Premier League 2025-26 on Sunday, 22 Mar 2026, kicking off at 21:15 GMT+7.
With eight games remaining in the Premier League, teams are vying for the championship, European spots, and to avoid relegation. The Spurs vs. Nottingham Forest match is crucial as both teams are in the danger zone: Spurs sit 16th with 30 points, Forest 17th with 29 points, just one point apart. This Sunday night clash is vital, as a slip could drop a team into the relegation zone occupied by West Ham United in 19th, should West Ham secure points.
The two clubs have a long history of meetings in league and domestic cup competitions, first facing off in 1909 with a 2-2 draw. Results have fluctuated, but since the Premier League's inception in 1992, Forest have the edge: in 25 matches, Spurs have won 9, drawn 3, and lost 13. Spurs have failed to beat Forest in their last three encounters.
In their most recent meeting, Forest won 3-0 at home, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice at the 28th and 50th minutes, and Ibrahim Sankare sealing the win at the 79th minute. At that time, Spurs were 11th in the league and managed by Thomas Frank, factors contributing to their current relegation battle.
Looking back to last season, it was a nightmare for Spurs who failed to beat Nottingham Forest both home and away under Australian coach Ange Postecoglou. Despite winning the Europa League, Spurs finished 17th with 38 points. In the first leg, Spurs lost 1-0 away, with Anthony Elanga scoring and a red card shown to Jaden Spence.
In the second leg at home, Spurs again lost 1-2. Forest took an early 2-0 lead through Elliott Anderson in the 5th minute and Chris Wood in the 16th, while Richarlison's late goal in the 87th minute was not enough to avoid defeat.
This means Spurs have lost three consecutive matches against Nottingham Forest and have not earned any points from them in two years. The last Spurs victory over Forest was on 7 April 2024, a 3-1 home win under coach Ange Postecoglou in the Premier League.
Recent head-to-head stats for Spurs vs. Nottingham Forest in the last 10 matches across all competitions:
02 Mar 2005: Nottingham Forest 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur (FA Cup)
24 Sep 2014: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Nottingham Forest (League Cup)
28 Aug 2022: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
09 Nov 2022: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur (League Cup)
11 Mar 2023: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
15 Dec 2023: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
07 Apr 2024: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
26 Dec 2024: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
21 Apr 2025: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
14 Dec 2025: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)