Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest final score - 17 May 2026, Premier League

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Highlights

Manchester United Manchester United
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
End of game
90+4'
E. Anderson
L. Shaw
90+3'
84'
J. McAtee
Igor Jesus
84'
J. Cunha
L. Netz
P. Dorgu
M. Cunha
80'
M. Mount
Casemiro
80'
J. Zirkzee
B. Mbeumo
80'
78'
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(3-2) M. Gibbs-White
E. Anderson
Casemiro
78'
B. Mbeumo (3-1)
B. Fernandes
76'
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70'
I. Sangare
N. Dominguez
70'
T. Awoniyi
C. Wood
70'
D. Bakwa
O. Hutchinson
M. Cunha (2-1)
55'
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53'
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(1-1) Morato
E. Anderson
Half-time
L. Shaw (1-0)
6'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Manchester United Manchester United
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
50
Possession (%)
50
15
Total shots
5
7
Shots on target
3
7
Corners
6
6
Free Kicks
10
10
Fouls
5
2
Yellow card
1
20
Goal opportunities
7
0
Offside
1
8
Shots off target
2
9
Shots blocked
5
399
Passes attempted
385
368
Successful passes
347
31
Unsuccessful passes
38
19
Long passes attempted
22
11
Successful long passes
10
8
Unsuccessful long passes
12
20
Crosses attempted
19
8
Successful crosses
5
12
Unsuccessful crosses
14
8
Successful dribbles
3
31
Loss of possession
26
5
Fouled against
10
7
Tackles attempted
14
7
Successful tackles
12
0
Missed tackles
2
30
Defensive clearances
19
4
Interceptions
8
4
Defensive blocks
13
1
Saves
4
6
Clearances
10
2
Goalkeeper dives
0
3
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3 Manchester United
71 38 20 11 7 +19
16 Nottingham Forest
44 38 11 11 16 -3

Last matches

Manchester United
Manchester United Last matches
D L W W W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

9 May 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
0 :  0
Manchester United

3 May 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
3 :  2
Liverpool

27 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
2 :  1
Brentford

18 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
0 :  1
Manchester United

13 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  2
Leeds

20 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Bournemouth
2 :  2
Manchester United
W W W L W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

3 May 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
3 :  2
Liverpool

27 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
2 :  1
Brentford

13 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  2
Leeds

15 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
3 :  1
Aston Villa

1 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
2 :  1
Crystal Palace

7 Feb 2026 - Premier League

Manchester United
2 :  0
Tottenham
D W L D W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

9 May 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
0 :  0
Manchester United

18 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
0 :  1
Manchester United

20 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Bournemouth
2 :  2
Manchester United

4 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Newcastle
2 :  1
Manchester United

23 Feb 2026 - Premier League

Everton
0 :  1
Manchester United

10 Feb 2026 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  1
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest Last matches
W W W W L D
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

10 May 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  1
Newcastle

7 May 2026 - Europa League

Aston Villa
4 :  0
Nottingham Forest

4 May 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
1 :  3
Nottingham Forest

30 Apr 2026 - Europa League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  0
Aston Villa

24 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
0 :  5
Nottingham Forest

19 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
4 :  1
Burnley
D D W W W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

10 May 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  1
Newcastle

30 Apr 2026 - Europa League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  0
Aston Villa

19 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
4 :  1
Burnley

16 Apr 2026 - Europa League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  0
Porto

12 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  1
Aston Villa

15 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Fulham
W W D W W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

7 May 2026 - Europa League

Aston Villa
4 :  0
Nottingham Forest

4 May 2026 - Premier League

Chelsea
1 :  3
Nottingham Forest

24 Apr 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
0 :  5
Nottingham Forest

9 Apr 2026 - Europa League

Porto
1 :  1
Nottingham Forest

22 Mar 2026 - Premier League

Tottenham
0 :  3
Nottingham Forest

19 Mar 2026 - Europa League

FC Midtjylland
1 :  2
Nottingham Forest

Head to head

Manchester United

33 %

Draw

17 %

Nottingham Forest

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.17
Total goals
66.67%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
1.67
Goals conceded
66.67%
Over 2.5
33.33%
Under 2.5

1 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
2 :  2
Manchester United

1 Apr 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  0
Manchester United

7 Dec 2024 - Premier League

Manchester United
2 :  3
Nottingham Forest

28 Feb 2024 - FA Cup

Nottingham Forest
0 :  1
Manchester United

30 Dec 2023 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
2 :  1
Manchester United

26 Aug 2023 - Premier League

Manchester United
3 :  2
Nottingham Forest

Tactical Scheme

Manchester United

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

31
S. Lammens
2
D. Dalot
5
H. Maguire
6
L. Martinez
23
L. Shaw
18
Casemiro
37
K. Mainoo
16
A. Diallo
8
B. Fernandes
10
M. Cunha
19
B. Mbeumo
11
C. Wood
19
Igor Jesus
16
N. Dominguez
10
M. Gibbs-White
8
E. Anderson
21
O. Hutchinson
25
L. Netz
4
Morato
31
N. Milenkovic
3
N. Williams
26
M. Sels

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Nottingham Forest

Substitutes

Manchester United
Manchester United
Goalkeeper

A. Bayindir

Defender

A. Heaven

N. Mazraoui

L. Yoro

T. Malacia

P. Dorgu

M. Cunha 80'

Midfielder

M. Ugarte

M. Mount

Casemiro 80'

Forward

J. Zirkzee

B. Mbeumo 80'

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeeper

John Victor

S. Ortega

Defender

Z. Abbott

J. Cunha

L. Netz 84'

Midfielder

R. Yates

I. Sangare

N. Dominguez 70'

J. McAtee

Igor Jesus 84'

Forward

T. Awoniyi

C. Wood 70'

D. Bakwa

O. Hutchinson 70'

Missing players

Manchester United
Manchester United
Defender

M. de Ligt

Forward

B. Sesko

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Defender

O. Aina

N. Savona

Midfielder

Murillo

Forward

C. Hudson Odoi

D. Ndoye

Live Commentary

90+9'  

Can Nottingham Forest get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Manchester United's half?

90+9' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

90+8' tir_cadre_1

Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

90+8' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee misses with an attempt on goal.

90+7'  

Throw-in for Nottingham Forest in the half of Manchester United.

90+6' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are coming forward and Diogo Dalot gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

90+6'  

Nottingham Forest awarded a throw-in in their own half.

90+4' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham Forest goal kick.

90+4' tir_non_cadre_1

In Manchester Manchester United attack through Mason Mount. The finish is off target, however.

90+4' carton_jaune_1

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) has received a yellow card from Michael Salisbury.

90+4' coup_franc_1

Free kick Manchester United.

90+3'  

Michael Salisbury signals a Manchester United throw-in in Nottingham Forest's half.

90+3' carton_jaune_1

Luke Shaw is booked for the home team.

90+2' coup_franc_1

In Manchester a free kick has been awarded the away team.

90+2' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Manchester.

90+2' tir_non_cadre_1

Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi gets his shot away but it misses the target.

90+1' sifflet_1

Nottingham Forest have a goal kick.

90' ending

Michael Salisbury blows to end the match. The final score is 3 - 2.

89'  

Nottingham Forest have a dangerous throw-in.

89' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham Forest goal kick.

89' tir_non_cadre_1

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United gets in a strike, but is off target.

88' tir_non_cadre_1

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White gets his shot away but it misses the target.

87'  

Michael Salisbury awards the away team a throw-in.

86'  

Ball safe as Nottingham Forest is awarded a throw-in in their half.

85'  

Nottingham Forest to take a throw-in in Manchester United territory.

84' substitution_1

Vitor Pereira is making the team's fifth and last substitution in Manchester, with Jair Cunha replacing Luca Netz.

84' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Igor Jesus with James McAtee. This is the fourth substitution made today by Vitor Pereira.

84' sifflet_1

Michael Salisbury awards Nottingham Forest a goal kick.

83' tir_cadre_1

Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

82' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are pushing forward but Bruno Fernandes's finish is wide of the goal.

80' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Matheus Cunha with Patrick Dorgu. This is the third substitution made today by Michael Carrick.

80' substitution_1

Mason Mount is replacing Casemiro for Manchester United at Old Trafford.

80' substitution_1

Joshua Zirkzee is replacing Bryan Mbeumo for the home team.

78' carton_jaune_1

Manchester United's Casemiro has been booked in Manchester.

78' but_1

Morgan Gibbs-White strikes to reduce the deficit to 3 - 2 at Old Trafford. Elliot Anderson assisted the 3 - 2 goal.

78' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha gets his shot away but it misses the target.

76' but_1

Manchester United take a comfortable 3 - 1 lead thanks to Bryan Mbeumo. Fine assist from Bruno Fernandes to make the score 3 - 1.

75' tir_non_cadre_1

Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest gets in a strike, but is off target.

75' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Manchester United at Old Trafford.

74' corner_1

Nottingham Forest have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

74' tir_non_cadre_1

Igor Jesus for Nottingham Forest gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

73' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo gets his shot away but it misses the target.

72' hors_jeu_1

Michael Salisbury blows against Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi for offside.

72' coup_franc_1

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Nottingham Forest just outside Manchester United's area.

71'  

Throw-in for Manchester United in their own half.

70' substitution_1

Vitor Pereira is making the team's third substitution at Old Trafford with Taiwo Awoniyi replacing Chris Wood.

70' substitution_1

Ibrahim Sangare is on a sub for Nicolas Dominguez for Nottingham Forest.

70' substitution_1

Vitor Pereira (Nottingham Forest) is making a first substitution, with Dilane Bakwa replacing Omari Hutchinson.

70' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham Forest goal kick.

69'  

Nottingham Forest needs to be cautious. Manchester United have an attacking throw-in.

69' corner_1

Michael Salisbury has awarded Manchester United a corner.

69' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are pushing forward but Matheus Cunha's finish is wide of the goal.

67' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

67' tir_cadre_1

In Manchester Manchester United drive forward through Amad Diallo. His shot is on target but it's saved.

66'  

Throw-in Manchester United.

66'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

65'  

Michael Salisbury signals a throw-in for Manchester United, close to Nottingham Forest's area.

65' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Nottingham Forest in the half of Manchester United.

64' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

64' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are pushing forward but Bryan Mbeumo's finish is wide of the goal.

64' coup_franc_1

Free kick in a good position for Nottingham Forest!

64' corner_1

Manchester United takes a corner from the left.

62' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Manchester United in the half of Nottingham Forest.

61'  

Michael Salisbury awards the home team a throw-in.

61'  

Manchester United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

55' but_1

Manchester United take a 2 - 1 lead thanks to Matheus Cunha.

53' but_1

Morato gets an equalizer for Nottingham Forest. The score is now 1 - 1. Elliot Anderson assisted the 1 - 1 goal.

53' corner_1

Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest.

52' coup_franc_1

In Manchester a free kick has been awarded the away team.

52'  

Throw-in for Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

51'  

Throw-in for Nottingham Forest close to the penalty box.

51'  

Throw-in high up the field for Manchester United in Manchester.

51' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Harry Maguire misses with an attempt on goal.

50' corner_1

Michael Salisbury has awarded Manchester United a corner.

49'  

Michael Salisbury signals a Manchester United throw-in in Nottingham Forest's half.

48'  

Manchester United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

48' coup_franc_1

In Manchester a free kick has been awarded the away team.

47'  

Nottingham Forest have a dangerous throw-in.

47' sifflet_1

Michael Salisbury awards Nottingham Forest a goal kick.

47' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are coming forward and Bryan Mbeumo gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

46' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Manchester.

45+2'  

The first half has been concluded at Old Trafford.

45+2' coup_franc_1

Manchester United awarded a free kick in their own half.

45+1' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Nottingham Forest in the half of Manchester United.

45' sifflet_1

Manchester United have a goal kick.

44' corner_1

Nottingham Forest takes a corner from the left.

42' corner_1

Manchester United takes a corner from the right.

42' corner_1

Michael Salisbury has awarded Nottingham Forest a corner.

39'  

Can Manchester United capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nottingham Forest's half?

38' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are pushing forward but Lisandro Martinez's finish is wide of the goal.

38' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

37'  

Throw-in Nottingham Forest.

35'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

33' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Manchester.

33' tir_non_cadre_1

Nottingham Forest are pushing forward but Nicolas Dominguez's finish is wide of the goal.

32' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Nottingham Forest in their own half.

32'  

Manchester United to take a throw-in in Nottingham Forest territory.

31' sifflet_1

Nottingham Forest have a goal kick.

31' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are coming forward and Bruno Fernandes gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

29' coup_franc_1

Manchester United awarded a free kick in their own half.

29' coup_franc_1

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Manchester United in their own half.

28' tir_non_cadre_1

In Manchester Nottingham Forest attack through Nikola Milenkovic. The finish is off target, however.

27'  

Throw-in for Nottingham Forest in their own half.

27' corner_1

Nottingham Forest have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

26' tir_non_cadre_1

Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest gets in a strike, but is off target.

25' corner_1

Nottingham Forest have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

23'  

Manchester United needs to be cautious. Nottingham Forest have an attacking throw-in.

22' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

22' tir_non_cadre_1

Casemiro for Manchester United gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

22' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo breaks free at Old Trafford. But the strike goes wide of the post.

21' tir_cadre_1

Morgan Gibbs-White for Nottingham Forest drives towards goal at Old Trafford. But the finish is unsuccessful.

20'  

Throw-in for Nottingham Forest in the half of Manchester United.

19' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Manchester United goal kick.

18'  

Can Nottingham Forest get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Manchester United's half?

16' coup_franc_1

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Nottingham Forest close to the penalty box.

15' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Casemiro breaks free at Old Trafford. But the strike goes wide of the post.

15' tir_non_cadre_1

Matheus Cunha of Manchester United gets in a strike, but is off target.

14' tir_cadre_1

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

13' sifflet_1

Michael Salisbury awards Manchester United a goal kick.

8' coup_franc_1

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Nottingham Forest in their own half.

6' but_1

Goal! The home team take a 1 - 0 lead through Luke Shaw.

2'  

Ball safe as Nottingham Forest is awarded a throw-in in their half.

2'  

Michael Salisbury awards the away team a throw-in.

 

Both teams haven't won their last match in Premier League.

 

A year ago, Nottingham Forest were number 7 in the table with 62 points. Now they are number 15 with 43 points.

 

Manchester United scores 1.92 goals when playing at home and Nottingham Forest scores 1.38 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is 0.8.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is 2.8.

 

Manchester United scores 1.2 goals in a match against Nottingham Forest and Nottingham Forest scores 1.6 goals against Manchester United (on average).

 

Manchester United have won just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Nottingham Forest.

 

Nottingham Forest have lost just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Manchester United.

 

In the last 5 meetings Manchester United won 1, Nottingham Forest won 3, 1 draws.

 

Nottingham Forest have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Manchester United (in all competitions).

 

Nottingham Forest's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Manchester United's.

 

In Premier League, Nottingham Forest has better performance than Manchester United.

 

When Nottingham Forest is down 1-0 away, they win 5% of their matches.

 

When Manchester United is down 0-1 home, they win 33% of their matches.

 

When Nottingham Forest leads 0-1 away, they win in 83% of their matches.

 

When Manchester United leads 1-0 at home, they win in 77% of their matches.

 

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

 

Manchester United wins 34% of halftimes, Nottingham Forest wins 25%.

 

Manchester United wins 1st half in 34% of their matches, Nottingham Forest in 25% of their matches.

 

A year ago, Manchester United were number 16 in the table with 39 points. Now they are number 3 with 65 points.

 

Benjamin Sesko is Manchester United's top scorer with 11 goals. Morgan Gibbs-White has scored 13 times for Nottingham Forest.

 

Nottingham Forest haven't scored in 5 of their 18 away matches in Premier League this season.

 

Manchester United haven't scored in 2 of their 18 home matches in Premier League this season.

 

Manchester United haven't lost in their last 4 games.

 

Did you know that Nottingham Forest scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Did you know that Manchester United scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Nottingham Forest have a winning streak of 3 matches in Premier League.

 

Last season Nottingham Forest won both games against Manchester United (1-0 at home and 3-2 away).

 

During the last 18 meetings, Manchester United have won 11 times, there have been 3 draws while Nottingham Forest have won 4 times. The goal difference is 46-16 in favour of Manchester United.

 

During the last 8 meetings with Manchester United playing at home, Manchester United have won 6 times, there have been 0 draws while Nottingham Forest have won 2 times. The goal difference is 23-8 in favour of Manchester United.

 

The most common result of matches between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is 3-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Manchester United - Nottingham Forest

The Manchester United - Nottingham Forest match (Football - Premier League) at 17/05/2026 07:30 is complete.

The Manchester United - Nottingham Forest match result is as follows: 3-2.

Now that this Premier League Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.