Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 5 September

What to know

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in round 3 of the England Premier League on Saturday 5 September 2026. Kickoff is at 17:00 Mecca time at The City Ground, Nottingham. Nottingham Forest are #15 in the table and Tottenham Hotspur are #19. The match is on TV in 91 countries, on channels including beIN SPORTS CONNECT, ZAP, Disney+ Premium Caribbean, Disney+ Premium, FastTV.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Tottenham Hotspur are the favourites.
Tottenham Hotspur go into this one with 3 players out.

Which channel shows Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 91 countries

Match prediction

44%

25%

31%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur

Lineups

Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur

Match stats

22

Fouls

14

0

Saves

1

311

Passes

456

65

Attacks

99

2

Corners

10

28

Tackles

14

2

Offsides

1

15

Throwins

21

60

Ball Safe

68

61

Duels Won

66

14

Free Kicks

24

8

Key Passes

8

6

Goal Kicks

8

55

Long Passes

62

Who is out: Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur

Nottingham Forest

No absences reported.

Tottenham Hotspur

Mykhaylo MudrykAnkle Injury, until 9 Nov
Wilson Odobert Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 28 Nov
Xavi Simons Cruciate Ligament Tear, until 20 Feb

Stadium: The City Ground

CityNottingham

Capacity30,445

SurfaceGrass

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Table: England Premier League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Manchester City	5	5	0	0	+8	15
2	Arsenal	5	4	0	1	+4	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	3	1	1	+11	10
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	+6	9
5	Leeds United	5	2	3	0	+4	9
6	Liverpool	5	2	3	0	+3	9
7	Everton	5	2	3	0	+3	9
8	Hull City	5	2	2	1	+2	8
9	Newcastle United	5	2	2	1	0	8
10	Chelsea	5	2	1	2	-2	7
11	Ipswich Town	5	2	0	3	-4	6
12	Manchester United	5	1	2	2	0	5
13	Nottingham Forest	5	1	2	2	-1	5
14	Sunderland	5	1	1	3	-4	4
15	Crystal Palace	5	1	1	3	-5	4
16	Aston Villa	5	1	1	3	-5	4
17	AFC Bournemouth	5	0	3	2	-2	3
18	Coventry City	5	1	0	4	-9	3
19	Fulham	5	0	2	3	-3	2
20	Tottenham Hotspur	5	0	2	3	-6	2

Questions and answers

What time does Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur kick off?

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:00 Mecca time (14:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur?

The match is on TV in 91 countries. Channels include beIN SPORTS CONNECT, ZAP, Disney+ Premium Caribbean, Disney+ Premium, FastTV, FAST TV. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur being played?

At The City Ground in Nottingham, which holds 30,445 people.

Who is expected to win, Nottingham Forest or Tottenham Hotspur?

Nottingham Forest 44%, draw 25%, Tottenham Hotspur 31%.

How can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.