Fulham vs Nottm Forest – Stats, Highlights and March Preview
Jack James Davies Thompson • 2026-05-14 • Reviewed by Ethan Collins
Fulham secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest 0 over victory at Craven Cottage on 22 December 2025, courtesy of a first-half stoppage-time penalty from Rodrigo Muniz. The result extended Fulham’s strong home run and added another chapter to a fixture that has increasingly tilted in the Cottagers’ favour. With the reverse fixture scheduled for 14 March 2026 at the City Ground, attention is already turning to already turning is how both sides will approach the next encounter.
The match itself=”n24-p”>The=”n24 match itself was a tight, low-scoring affair typical of recent meetings between these two sides.Nottingham Forest started brightly, controlling early possession and creating several half-chances, half-chances but Fulham grew into the game as the first half progressed. The decisive moment arrived just before the interval when a handball in the box gave Fulham gave box gave Fulham a penalty, which Muniz calmly converted. Bernd Leno’s three key saves in the second half ensured the clean sheet remained intact.
For Nottingham Forest, the result was a frustrating one. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo saw his side dominate saw his side spells of play but fail to convert pressure into goals. The absence of Morgan Greenwood White through injury was felt in the final third, and Forest’s record against top record Forest’s -half sides this season remains a concern. Fulham, meanwhile, climbed, meanwhile, to sixth in the Premier League in the Premier table with the win, while Forest stayed eleventh.
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Match Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Date 22 Dec 2025 (past)14 Mar 2026 (upcoming Date)
Venue Craven Cottage (past) / City Ground (upcoming)
Fulham 1-0 (Muniz penalty)
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Fulham have won six of the last seven Premier League meetings against Nottingham Forest.
Rodrigo Muniz Rodrigo scored his ninth league goal of the 2025/26 season with the decisive penalty.
The upcoming match on 14 March 2026 could2026 impact both teams’ ambitions for European qualification.
Nottingham Forest have not beaten Fulham at the City Ground since 2014.
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most recent match
Fulham Ful 1 >0 Nottingham Forest (22 Dec 2025)
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Rodrigo Muniz (Muniz (penalty, 45+2′)
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Head-to-head all ( comps)
Ful (35ham wins, Forest 29 wins, 24 draws
Current form (last 5 PL games)
W-W-D-L-W / Forest: L-D-W-W-D
Ful league
td>6th (25 pts from 17 games)
Forest league position (Dec after match)
20 (20 (th pts from 17 games)
Fulham vs Nott Forest: Watch Highlights the Key Moments
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Goal of the Match: Muniz Rodrigo Penalty
The only goal of the game arrived in first-half stoppage time. A cross into the Forest cross into the cross into the box struck the arm of a defender, and the penalty without pointed to the spot hesitation. Rodrigo Muniz stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, slot ball the into the bottom the into the corner. It was his ninth Premier League goal of the season and a moment that showcased his composure that showcased his under pressure. The official Fulham FC match report confirms the penalty decisive moment as the of the match.
Match Summary and Incidents Key Incidents
Nottingham Forest started the stronger side, with Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi causing problems on the wings. Forest registered two shots on target in the first 20 minutes, both but were comfortable saved by Bernd Leno. Fulham after found their rhythm, with Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson combining well down theright the down flank
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Fulham vs Nott and Nham vs Forest: Key Numbers and H2H Record
Last 10 Meetings: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
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Premier LeaguePerformance Comparison
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Statistical context
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Fulham vs Nott Forest: Who Will Win?
Predicted Lineups and Team News
For the upcoming fixture on 14 March 2026 202 March at the City Ground, team lineups, team lineups remain uncertain. and transfers, injuries, form between now and the match date make Managers’ both selections. Based on the December 2025 confirmed starting eleven Fulham’s however under,3-isi – fashion featuring Leno, gen Castagne, air Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Pereira, Palhinha wilson, Iwobi,, and Muniz. s Forest Nuno, Espírito to 4- formation3 withous engine Hills-y ild , Armorina1 – Odoi, Wood, and.
Forest hope to have Morgan Greenwood White available after his absence through injury in December. His creativity in the final third missed was, and his returned would significantly strengthen the Forest’s attacking options Fulham. meanwhile, likely tune their settled core, with Palhinha and Pereira providing midfield balance they has that s. served them well this season
Before the December 2025, Match Opta’s supercomputer gave Fulham a 55% win probability by, driven home unbeaten streak. Forest were given a30% the Draw 30% chance rated at 15%. The predicted from several analysts was 2-.1 results Fulham the actual arger was a 1-0. Fore the March 2026 sw Cook home advant Forest to Histor Fulham though theirorical struggles at the City Ground of no win 2014 temper expectations since.
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All predictions for the March 2026 match speculative. Team lineups, injuries, and form will change. Broadcast details and off- times are also subject to confirmation. For the most accurate information closer to match refer to official club sources like Nottinghamforest’s.
When is the Next Fulham Forest? Key Dates
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Beyond No further fixtures between these sides are scheduled as of the latest update, though future seasons may see additional meetings depending on league positions and cup draws.
What Is Confirmed and What Remains Uncertain?
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