Newcastle United will be looking to carry their midweek European form into the Premier League on Sunday when they host a struggling Nottingham Forest side at St. James’ Park.Eddie Howe’s team have...
Newcastle United will be looking to carry their midweek European form into the Premier League on Sunday when they host a struggling Nottingham Forest side at St. James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s team have endured their worst start to a season under his management. They face a Forest team, however, that is still winless under new boss Ange Postecoglou, making this a crucial match for both managers.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
- Kick-off: 2:00 pm BST
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Last Meeting: Newcastle United 4-3 Nottingham Forest, February 23, 2025, Premier League
Team News
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe has a new major injury concern, with full-back Tino Livramento ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee injury. Lewis Hall returns to the squad but is likely to be on the bench. Nick Woltemade, who has scored in both home league games this season, is expected to lead the attack.
Nottingham Forest
The visitors are dealing with a defensive injury crisis, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ola Aina, and Murillo all sidelined. Midfielder Douglas Luiz is also unavailable. Ange Postecoglou is expected to name a similar side to the one that has featured in recent weeks, with Chris Wood leading the line.
Form
Newcastle United
The Magpies have won just one of their opening six league games, their worst start under Eddie Howe. They have been particularly unlucky at home, conceding two 90th-minute winners already this season. However, a big midweek Champions League win will have boosted confidence, and they have won eight of their last nine home league games against Forest.
Nottingham Forest
Forest are in a dismal run of form, winless in their last six games across all competitions. New manager Ange Postecoglou is yet to win a league game (D1 L2). He could equal an unwanted club record for the worst start by a permanent manager if he fails to win again on Sunday.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Savona; Sangaré, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Wood.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HD, with coverage starting from 1:00 pm.
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