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Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — live score, lineups, stats, h2h and where to watch

Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC kicks off 2026-12-27. TV channels and legal streams are listed below as soon as they are confirmed.

2026-12-27Old Trafford, TraffordCap. 75,635

Who will win?

Early-season estimate
43%Manchester United FC
29%Draw
28%Nottingham Forest FC

Manchester United FC are favoured, with a 43% chance of winning.

Most likely score 1-1 · Expected goals 1.4 – 1.0

Why

  • Manchester United FC scored 1.4 and conceded 1.3 a game this season; Nottingham Forest FC 0.8 and 1.3.
  • Nottingham Forest FC have won 3 of the last 5 meetings in 3 years, 1 drawn.
  • Manchester United FC have scored first in 33% of their matches, Nottingham Forest FC in 50%. When Nottingham Forest FC score first, they win 25% of the time.
  • Manchester United FC have taken 5 points from their last five (DDLWL); Nottingham Forest FC have taken 4 (WLLLD).

Calculated from league results, with last season counted at half weight early on. Tested on over 16,000 past matches. For information only.

Head to head

Last 8 meetings

4
Manchester United FC wins
1
draw
3
Nottingham Forest FC wins
  1. 2026-05-17Manchester Utd vs NottinghamPremier LeagueW
  2. 2025-11-01Nottingham vs Manchester UtdPremier LeagueD
  3. 2025-04-01Nottingham vs Manchester UtdPremier LeagueL
  4. 2024-12-07Manchester Utd vs NottinghamPremier LeagueL
  5. 2023-12-30Nottingham vs Manchester UtdPremier LeagueL
Manchester United FC — recent form
DDLWL
Nottingham Forest FC — recent form
WLLLD

Where to watch Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC

  • Albania:SuperSport 3 Digitalb, SuperSport 4 Digitalb, SuperSport 5 Digitalb
  • Algeria:beIN 4K Arabia, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports English, TOD
  • Andorra:Canal+ Foot, Canal+ France, Canal+ Live 2, Canal+ Live 3, DAZN España
  • Angola:DStv Now, SuperSport Action Africa, SuperSport GOtv Football, Supersport Grandstand ROA, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport OTT 4, SuperSport Premier League ROA
  • Anguilla:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Antigua and Barbuda:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Argentina:Disney+ Premium Argentina, ESPN Argentina
  • Armenia:Fast Sports, Fast Sports 1, Fast Sports 2, FAST TV, Setanta Sports 1, Setanta Sports 2
Full where-to-watch guide — every region, channel and stream →

About the match

It's Manchester United FC against Nottingham Forest FC in Premier League, and this page carries everything you need before kick-off at Sun 27 Dec, 16:30 UTC.

Line-ups usually drop about an hour before the start — the summary below refreshes as new information arrives.

Frequently asked questions

+ When do Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC kick off?

Kickoff for Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC is on Sunday 27 December 2026 at 16:30 UTC UTC. Check the match page to convert to your local time.

+ Where is Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC being played?

The match is played at Old Trafford in Trafford.

+ Who is favoured based on recent form?

Manchester United FC arrive in LWLDD form, while Nottingham Forest FC come into the match in DLLLW form. Recent results hint at momentum but do not guarantee the outcome.

+ Where can I watch Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC?

Broadcast options for this Premier League fixture include 221 Hub Premier 1, 620 Now Premier League TV, BBC Radio 5 Live and DAZN Canada, where available in your region.

+ What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC?

Manchester United FC have won 4, Nottingham Forest FC have won 3, and 1 matches have ended level between the two sides.