Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland 27 Sep 2025

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This match is played on date 27 Sep 2025
This match takes place in City Ground – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS SUNDERLAND – MATCH PREVIEW
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland |
Competition | EFL Championship – 2025/26 Season |
Date | Saturday, October 5, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 16:00 local time (15:00 UTC) |
Venue | City Ground, Nottingham, England |
Broadcast | Sky Sports, ESPN+ |
Last Meeting | Sunderland 1–1 Nottingham Forest (March 2025, Championship) |
Head-to-Head | Nottingham Forest: 18 wins – Sunderland: 14 wins – Draws: 12 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
The Championship heats up as Nottingham Forest host Sunderland at the City Ground. Forest, aiming to climb the table, will look to control the match through possession and disciplined attacking play. Sunderland, known for their high work-rate and tactical organization, will rely on pressing and counter-attacks to challenge the hosts. This clash promises intensity, goals, and a battle for crucial points.
🔴 NOTTINGHAM FOREST – POSSESSION AND ATTACKING INTENT
Forest seek to dominate matches with structured build-up play and precise passing. At home, they aim to exploit width and create scoring opportunities through intelligent movement and combination play.
Strengths:
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Organized attacking structure
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Effective wing play and midfield creativity
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Strong home support for motivation
Key Players:
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Brennan Johnson – Forward, capable of scoring and creating chances
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James Garner – Midfield controller, linking defense and attack
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Wayne Hennessey – Goalkeeper, key for shot-stopping and leadership
Likely Tactics: A 4-2-3-1, focusing on possession, using wingers to stretch the defense, and feeding the striker in advanced positions.
⚪ SUNDERLAND – PRESSURE AND COUNTER-ATTACKS
Sunderland approach this away fixture with defensive discipline and high pressing. They excel at counter-attacks and quick transitions, aiming to capitalize on any mistakes from Forest.
Strengths:
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Compact defensive setup and pressing
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Quick transitions from defense to attack
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Physicality and tactical discipline
Key Players:
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Charlie Wyke – Striker, focal point for counter-attacks and set-pieces
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Alex Pritchard – Midfield playmaker, providing creativity and vision
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Anthony Patterson – Goalkeeper, crucial for key saves and organizing defense
Likely Tactics: A 4-4-2, focused on defensive solidity, pressing in key moments, and exploiting Forest’s spaces on the break.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
Total Meetings: 44
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Nottingham Forest Wins: 18
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Sunderland Wins: 14
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Draws: 12
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Nottingham Forest have won 2 of the last 3 meetings, including a 2–1 victory in 2024.
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
TEAM | FORM |
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Nottingham Forest | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥 |
Sunderland | 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2–1 Sunderland
Forest’s home advantage and attacking quality make them favorites, while Sunderland’s pressing and counter-attacking threat ensure a competitive game. Expect a tactical match with goals, likely ending in a narrow home victory.