Manchester United host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Old Trafford. The kick-off time is 11:30 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Manchester United go into the match 3rd in the table; Nottingham Forest sit 16th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Manchester United have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. Nottingham Forest have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 1 Nov 2025: Manchester United 2-2 Nottingham Forest; 1 Apr 2025: Manchester United 0-1 Nottingham Forest; 7 Dec 2024: Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2. Manchester United scored through L. Shaw 5', Matheus Cunha 55', B. Mbeumo 76'. Nottingham Forest replied with Morato 53', M. Gibbs-White 78'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 78 as the contest closed.

Manchester United held 49% of the ball against 51% for Nottingham Forest. Shots on target finished 8-4. Expected goals read 4.19 for Manchester United, 1.75 for Nottingham Forest.

The win nudges Manchester United forward and leaves Nottingham Forest with work to do. Manchester United sat 3rd and Nottingham Forest 16th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.