30 May 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.
Nottingham Forest Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · City Ground, Nottingham
Matches that defined Nottingham Forest. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
28 May 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.
29 May 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
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).