1979
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Malmö — European Cup final 1979
Trevor Francis's diving header in Munich won Forest their first European Cup, a year after they had been champions of England — Clough's greatest moment.
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Nottingham Forest — News, Form & Analysis
City Ground · Nottingham · Founded 1865 · Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Nottingham Forest, founded in 1865, are one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world and the only side ever to have won the European Cup more times than their domestic league. Based at the City Ground, Forest returned to the Premier League in 2022 and play under manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
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Nottingham Forest summer transfer window: priorities and predictions
Analysis of Nottingham Forest's window preview situation ahead of the summer window — striker focus, framed as opinion not exclusive reporting. Updated June 2026.
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Nottingham Forest Underlying Numbers: Where the Club Stands in June 2026
Underlying numbers (xG, xGA, PPDA) for Nottingham Forest this season and what the data says about whether their league position over- or under-states actual performance.
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Nottingham Forest summer transfer window: priorities and predictions
Analysis of Nottingham Forest's window preview situation ahead of the summer window — striker focus, framed as opinion not exclusive reporting. Updated May 2026.
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Nottingham Forest Squad Depth Analysis: Where the Club Stands in May 2026
Squad depth analysis examining how Nottingham Forest can rotate through a congested fixture schedule, the strength of bench options, and which young academy players are pushing for senior minutes.
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Nottingham Forest summer transfer window: priorities and predictions
Analysis of Nottingham Forest's window preview situation ahead of the summer window — striker focus, framed as opinion not exclusive reporting. Updated May 2026.
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Nottingham Forest Academy Pathway: Where the Club Stands in May 2026
How Nottingham Forest's academy is producing first-team players, the coaching philosophy at U21 level, and the next prospects to watch over the coming windows.
Nottingham Forest Honours
| Competition | Wins | Last won |
|---|---|---|
| First Division titles | 1 | 1977-78 |
| European Cups / UEFA Champions Leagues | 2 | 1980 |
| FA Cups | 2 | 1959 |
| League Cups | 4 | 1990 |
| UEFA Super Cups | 1 | 1979 |
Sources: official Nottingham Forest records page · UEFA · Wikipedia (cross-checked 2026-05-14).
Nottingham Forest — Club History
Nottingham Forest were founded in 1865 by a group of shinty players who decided to switch to football, making them one of the oldest professional clubs anywhere in the world. The club's defining era came under Brian Clough between 1975 and 1993 — Forest won the First Division in 1977–78, their only league title, and remarkably went on to lift the European Cup in 1979 and 1980. They remain the only club to have won the European Cup more times than their own domestic top flight.
After a 23-year absence, Forest returned to the Premier League in 2022 via the Championship playoff. The club has invested heavily in the squad under the ownership of Evangelos Marinakis, and finished the 2024–25 season in European-qualifying contention.
Legendary Nottingham Forest Matches
All legends →1980
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Hamburg — European Cup final 1980
John Robertson's goal at the Bernabéu retained the European Cup, making Forest only the fourth English club to win it twice.
2022
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Huddersfield — Championship playoff final 2022
Levi Colwill's own goal at Wembley ended Forest's 23-year exile from the Premier League under Steve Cooper.
Frequently asked questions about Nottingham Forest
When was Nottingham Forest founded? +
Nottingham Forest were founded in 1865, making them one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. They have been based at the City Ground on the banks of the River Trent since 1898.
Who is Nottingham Forest's current manager? +
Nuno Espírito Santo took charge of Nottingham Forest in December 2023. The Portuguese coach previously led Wolverhampton Wanderers to two top-seven Premier League finishes.
What is Nottingham Forest's home stadium and what is its capacity? +
Nottingham Forest play at the City Ground in West Bridgford, on the south bank of the River Trent. It holds 30,445 spectators.
Who are Nottingham Forest's biggest rivals? +
Nottingham Forest's most heated rivalry is the East Midlands Derby with Derby County. They also share local rivalries with Leicester City and Notts County, the world's oldest professional club.
How many European Cups have Nottingham Forest won? +
Nottingham Forest have won the European Cup twice — in 1979 and 1980, under Brian Clough. Forest remain the only club ever to have won more European Cups than domestic league titles (they have one First Division title, from 1977-78).