Nottingham Forest’s Historic European Return: A New Chapter in the Making

A Historic Season Ahead

The 2025-26 season marks Nottingham Forest’s 160th season in club history and their fourth consecutive season in the Premier League. Significantly, the club is participating in the UEFA Europa League, marking their first appearance in a UEFA competition in 29 years.

European Adventure Beckons

The club has been drawn into an exciting group featuring Real Betis, Porto, Braga, Ferencváros, Sturm Graz, Midtjylland, Utrecht, and Malmö FF in the league phase, with the first matches scheduled for September 24, 2025.

Domestic Challenges

In the Premier League, Forest faces an immediate challenge with an upcoming match against Arsenal on September 13, 2025. The team’s domestic form has shown both promise and areas for improvement.

Squad Development and Performance

The current Forest squad boasts increased quality compared to previous seasons, creating healthy competition for starting positions. This includes key positions where even established players like Morgan Gibbs-White face competition from newcomers such as James McAtee.

Looking Forward

The team has already shown its potential earlier in 2025, when they recorded their best winning streak in the top division since 1967, achieving six consecutive victories – a joint-best winning streak in the league. This historical achievement sets an encouraging precedent for their European campaign and domestic season ahead.