Nottingham Forest vs Everton

Date: December 6, 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: J. O'Brien, M. Keane, J. Tarkowski, V. Mykolenko
• Midfielders: J. Garner, K. Dewsbury-Hall, I. Ndiaye, C. Alcaraz
• Forwards: J. Grealish, T. Barry

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: M. Sels
• Defenders: N. Savona, N. Milenković, Morato, N. Williams
• Midfielders: I. Sangaré, E. Anderson, D. Ndoye, M. Gibbs-White
• Forwards: O. Hutchinson, Igor Jesus

Everton: The team will be without J. Branthwaite (hamstring injury), S. Coleman (hamstring injury), I. Gueye (red card), T. Iroegbunam (yellow cards), N. Patterson (ankle injury), M. Röhl (groin injury), and M. Keane (injury), which significantly impacts their defensive options.

Nottingham Forest: The visitors are missing O. Aina (hamstring injury), T. Awoniyi (muscle injury), D. Bakwa (hamstring injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh injury), A. Gunn (knee injury), C. Wood (knee injury), O. Zinchenko (groin injury), and Murillo (illness), affecting both their defensive and attacking depth.

This matchup is pivotal as Everton sits in 10th place with 21 points and aims to solidify its mid-table position, while Nottingham Forest is in 16th with 15 points, seeking crucial points to avoid slipping into the relegation zone.

Everton: The team enters this match with a recent record of three wins followed by a loss and a win, showcasing a resurgence in form that they hope to continue at home.

Nottingham Forest: Similarly, Forest's recent form also includes three wins in their last four outings, demonstrating a notable improvement and providing them with confidence going into this encounter.

• April 12, 2025: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
• December 29, 2024: Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest
• April 21, 2024: Everton 2-0 Nottingham Forest
• December 2, 2023: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
• March 5, 2023: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Everton

Date: December 30 2025, 19:30 GMT

Stadium: The City Ground

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: John
• Defenders: N. Williams, N. Milenković, Murillo, O. Zinchenko
• Midfielders: N. Domínguez, E. Anderson, O. Hutchinson, M. Gibbs-White
• Forwards: C. Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: N. Patterson, J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, V. Mykolenko
• Midfielders: T. Iroegbunam, J. Garner, T. Dibling
• Forwards: M. Röhl, D. McNeil, T. Barry

Nottingham Forest will be without O. Aina due to a hamstring injury, W. Boly who is on international duty, D. Ndoye due to injury, I. Sangaré also on international duty, C. Wood with a knee injury, and R. Yates suffering from a hamstring injury.

Everton has significant absences, including J. Branthwaite and S. Coleman, both sidelined by hamstring injuries, K. Dewsbury-Hall with a hamstring issue, and I. Gueye alongside I. Ndiaye due to international duty. J. Grealish is unavailable due to illness.

This match is critical for both teams, with Nottingham Forest currently positioned to fight against relegation, sitting in 17th place. Everton, placed 12th, will look to secure points to break into the top half and avoid potential struggles as the season progresses.

Nottingham Forest has struggled recently, recording three losses and only one win in their last four matches, indicating significant challenges on both ends of the pitch. Their home form shows vulnerability, having lost crucial home matches.

Everton's recent performances are slightly better, although they've also encountered difficulties with two losses in their last three matches. Their away record reflects inconsistency, managing only three wins in nine games this season.

• Dec 06 2025: Everton 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest
• Apr 12 2025: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Everton
• Dec 29 2024: Everton 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest
• Apr 21 2024: Everton 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest
• Dec 02 2023: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Everton