Buy Nottingham Forest vs Brentford tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League meeting scheduled for Saturday 6 February 2027 at 15:00 UK time at the City Ground. Broadcast selections can still move the match to another day or kick-off time within that weekend. The league announces those changes several weeks ahead. Few Premier League pairings have been as evenly matched since 2022.
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That balance is the draw. Nottingham Forest play in one of the most atmospheric traditional grounds in the league, a compact four-stand bowl on the banks of the Trent where the crowd sits close to the pitch. A Saturday afternoon in February, with the pubs of West Bridgford a short walk away, is the classic way to see it.
For buyers, the recent results set up the date nicely. Brentford won 0-2 at the City Ground in May 2025, then Forest answered with a 3-1 win on the opening day of 2025/26. With Forest's home games selling out through the membership scheme, seats for this fixture become scarce well before matchday.
Forest's own support drives demand. Season tickets sold out for 2025/26 with a waiting list in place. Match tickets then go to members before any general sale. For most league fixtures, including this one, that leaves little or nothing for buyers without membership history.
The club's recent European run has widened the audience further. Forest reached the semi-finals of the Europa League in 2025/26, their deepest continental run in decades. The City Ground's reputation for noise travelled with them. Many of the fans who discovered Forest on those nights now look for a Premier League afternoon at the ground.
Brentford bring an organised travelling support. Brentford have been a Premier League club since 2021. Their supporters fill away sections across the country. The train from London St Pancras to Nottingham takes under two hours, which makes this one of the easier trips on their calendar.
The February date also carries weight in the table. By then both clubs will know whether they are pushing for the European places or looking over their shoulders. A home win against a direct rival can shape the run-in. That context tends to lift late demand rather than soften it.
History adds a little edge as well. Long before either side reached the Premier League, the clubs met 18 times in the Championship and League One, according to fussballdaten.de. Supporters on both sides remember those years. The gap between then and now makes the modern meetings feel like a reward for both clubs.
The attendance record for the fixture shows how tight capacity is. A crowd of 29,040 watched the May 2025 meeting at the City Ground, according to fussballdaten.de, close to the ground's capacity of around 30,400. There is very little slack for late buyers.
The reverse fixture comes first this season. Brentford host Forest on 31 October 2026. Buyers who want both matches can compare seats for the Gtech Community Stadium as well. A strong result in west London tends to lift interest in the February return.
Through the club, rarely. Forest sell match tickets to members first. Footballgroundguide.com notes that tickets are often sold out before they ever reach non-members. The club's membership tiers, which ran from MyForest to MyForest Pro in 2025/26, set the order in which supporters can buy.
Season tickets are no help either. They sold out for 2025/26, with future availability going to those on the waiting list. That means a large share of the City Ground is committed before a single match ticket is released.
Brentford's allocation follows its own rules. Away tickets are sold through Brentford to their season-ticket holders and members in priority order. They do not reach the open market. Neutral buyers cannot use that route.
Timing is the other obstacle. Member sales for individual matches open game by game, often only a few weeks ahead, which is late for anyone booking trains and hotels. Buying on the marketplace lets you secure seats first and plan the trip around them.
The verified resale marketplace is the practical alternative. On 1BoxOffice, sellers list seats in named stands of the City Ground with the price and delivery method shown up front. Every order is covered by a 150% money-back guarantee.
Watch the fine print on any listing. Some seats come with conditions, such as a member account transfer or a home-area rule on visiting colours. A reputable listing states these up front, so you know exactly what you are buying before you commit.
Resale also helps groups. Member sales limit how many tickets each account can buy, which makes it hard for four or six people to sit together. Marketplace listings often come in pairs or small blocks, so you can compare seats side by side and keep the group in one row.
Five factors set the price of a seat for this match. Seat location matters most, with central Brian Clough Stand rows costing well above the ends. Demand follows the fixture's weekend slot and where both sides stand in the 2026/27 season.
Timing shapes the curve, with prices usually firming in the final fortnight. Competition context counts: a Saturday Premier League fixture draws more buyers than a midweek date. Hospitality sits on a separate scale.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £60 – £85 | Budget-minded buyers and first-timers | Upper rows of the Trent End and Bridgford Stand |
| Longside standard | £75 – £110 | Neutrals wanting a full-pitch view | Peter Taylor Stand listings often sit at the lower end |
| Lower tier / central | £95 – £140+ | Buyers close to the halfway line | Central Brian Clough Stand rows move fastest |
| Premium seating | £150 – £250+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Premium seats in the Brian Clough Stand; confirm inclusions |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £450+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, food and drink; depends on package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Face values give useful context. According to footballgroundguide.com, Forest's adult match tickets in 2025/26 ranged from £38 to £49 for the lowest category and up to £50 to £70 for the top fixtures. Resale sits above those figures because members hold almost all of the stock.
This fixture also tends to be better value than Forest's marquee home dates. Visits from Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal push every bracket higher, while a Brentford match offers the same ground, the same Trent End and a comparable atmosphere at a lower entry point. For a first visit to the City Ground, that makes it a sensible choice.
Resale prices for this fixture tend to move in three phases. The first listings appear once members confirm which games they cannot attend. Mid-season brings the widest spread, while the last ten days usually lift central seats and occasionally leave a few end-stand listings behind. If a particular stand matters to you, buy it when you see it.
The City Ground is a tight, traditional ground with four stands close to the pitch: the Trent End, the Brian Clough Stand, the Peter Taylor Stand and the Bridgford Stand. The River Trent runs right behind one side, which gives the place its character. Study the City Ground seating plan before comparing listings, because the stand and row matter far more than the headline price.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent End | Home supporters wanting the loudest section | Standard, sells first | The heart of Forest's vocal support behind the goal nearest the river |
| Brian Clough Stand, central | Buyers after an elevated full-pitch view | Upper to premium | Premium and hospitality seating along one side |
| Peter Taylor Stand | Neutrals wanting a close view at a fair price | Mid-range | The older main stand opposite, close to the touchline |
| Bridgford Stand (home section) | Families and quieter groups | Lower to mid-range | Includes the family area; confirm age rules at purchase |
| Upper rows at the ends | Value seekers | Lower | Often the lowest-priced seats in the ground |
| Away section (Bridgford Stand) | Brentford supporters | Club allocation | Sold through Brentford; no Brentford colours in home sections |
Neutral buyers should aim for central seats in the Peter Taylor Stand or the Brian Clough Stand, where you can watch both ends without committing to a side. The City Ground stadium guide covers the walk from the station, bag rules and the riverside pubs in more detail.
Brentford supporters travelling as neutrals should take particular care. Home sections at the City Ground are strict about visiting colours, so leave club shirts and scarves at the hotel unless you hold a ticket in the away section of the Bridgford Stand.
The ground is changing too. The Peter Taylor Stand, the older main stand, is the focus of the club's redevelopment plans, while a small temporary stand has filled one corner in recent seasons. Check the listing for the exact stand and block, since corner seats can differ in view from the main sides.
Families usually do best in the Bridgford Stand family area, where the mood is lively but relaxed. Because the away section shares that stand, check that your seats sit clearly in the home part before you buy.
Supporters with access needs should raise them early. The City Ground is an older ground with more limited accessibility than a new build, so confirm the facilities of your block with the seller through your order before you pay.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Private box | Corporate hosts and larger groups | A private room with catering and a view of the pitch |
| Lounge dining package | Business guests and couples | A pre-match meal in a lounge with a padded seat |
| Premium seat with lounge access | Buyers wanting comfort on a budget | Central seat plus pre-match drinks and snacks |
| Group hospitality | Celebrations and company outings | A shared lounge for a group, with the match as the centrepiece |
Most of the ground's hospitality sits in the Brian Clough Stand, which gives guests an elevated view along the length of the pitch. Package names and inclusions change from season to season, so read each listing for the lounge, the seat location and what food and drink are included.
For a mid-table Premier League fixture, hospitality is often easier to secure than for the marquee games, when corporate demand peaks. That can make this match a good choice for a first taste of the City Ground's premium areas, especially for groups planning well ahead.
Hospitality also changes the rhythm of a winter afternoon. Guests can arrive early, eat in comfort and skip the queues at the turnstiles. For a client visit or a celebration, that is often worth as much as the seat itself.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The seller sends the seat to your club account or app; accept it before matchday |
| E-ticket (PDF or QR code) | Confirm the name, stand, block and row; keep a copy on your phone |
| Paper ticket by courier | Allow enough time for delivery, especially to overseas addresses |
| Local collection | Note the collection point, time window and ID needed; leave time before kick-off |
Mobile delivery is common for Premier League fixtures, with tickets often released to buyers closer to matchday rather than weeks ahead. That is normal for resale and does not mean anything is wrong; the listing notes will say when to expect them.
Read the listing notes before you pay, since they state the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID in case it is requested. Charge your phone fully for mobile entry and turn the brightness up before you reach the turnstile.
Most supporters walk to the ground. Nottingham station is around 15 to 20 minutes away on foot, over the river via London Road and Trent Bridge, while the walk from the city centre takes about 25 minutes. The tram serves the station and the centre if you are staying further out.
Driving is a poor choice. There is no large stadium car park, while West Bridgford enforces residential parking restrictions on matchdays. Bags larger than A4 are generally not allowed and there is no bag store, so travel light.
The setting is unusual for a Premier League ground. The City Ground sits beside the Trent Bridge cricket ground, with Notts County's Meadow Lane only a few hundred yards away across the river. On a busy weekend the whole area around the bridge fills with supporters, so allow extra time on the walk in.
The pubs near the ground are a big part of the day. The Trent Bridge Inn beside the cricket ground is a popular meeting point, with the bars of West Bridgford filling up hours before kick-off. Aim to be through the turnstiles well before 15:00, since queues build quickly for a sell-out.
1BoxOffice has been a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 with a 150% money-back guarantee on every order, so the steps below take you from browsing to the turnstile with cover at each stage.
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Compare each listing's stand and block with the City Ground layout to confirm the view and whether the seats sit in a home area.
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Confirm the delivery method, whether seats are together and any restrictions such as age limits or supporter rules.
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Nottingham is straightforward for overseas buyers: East Midlands Airport is the nearest, while flights into Birmingham or London connect by rail, with the train from St Pancras taking under two hours. Choose mobile or e-ticket listings to avoid courier delays. If you are travelling as a group, filter for seats sold together or request adjacent places through your order.
Plan around the broadcast window. Premier League fixtures are moved for television weeks in advance, so a Saturday 15:00 listing could shift to Friday night, Sunday or Monday. Book flexible travel, or arrive on Friday and leave on Monday, to stay covered whichever slot is chosen. For a longer trip, football tickets across Europe let you add another match to the same break.
Forest and Brentford met regularly in the lower divisions, but their Premier League story only began in 2022/23, Forest's first top-flight season since 1999. Because the sides have met just four times in the Premier League at the City Ground, the numbers and timeline below cover all eight Premier League meetings between them at both grounds. The first, in November 2022, finished 2-2 at the City Ground.
Brentford had the better of the early exchanges, winning 2-1 and 3-2 at home in 2023 and 2024. Forest turned it around from December 2024, winning 0-2 in west London. They have won three of the last four meetings since. The exception was Brentford's 0-2 win at the City Ground in May 2025, in front of a record crowd for the fixture.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how little separates the sides. After eight Premier League meetings, the sides are level on three wins each with two draws. Forest edge the goals 13 to 11. Home advantage has counted for little: the away side has won three of the eight.
The City Ground meetings on their own tell the same story. Across four Premier League games in Nottingham, each side has won once and two have been drawn, with six goals apiece. Forest's 3-1 on the opening day of 2025/26 was their first home league win over Brentford in the Premier League era.
That unpredictability is the reason to be there. Neither club can call the City Ground meeting a banker. The recent swing towards Forest has given Brentford every reason to travel with a point to prove.
The figures below cover all Premier League meetings between the sides at every venue, from 2022/23 to 2025/26, because only four have been played at the City Ground.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 8 |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 3 |
| Brentford wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Nottingham Forest goals | 13 |
| Brentford goals | 11 |
| Biggest Nottingham Forest win | 2-0 (21 Dec 2024 and 25 Jan 2026, both away); 3-1 (17 Aug 2025, home) |
| Biggest Brentford win | 2-0 (1 May 2025, City Ground) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 5 Nov 2022 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 25 Jan 2026 |
Source: football-data.co.uk Premier League results archive cross-referenced with Premier League season results records and fussballdaten.de. At the City Ground alone, the record is one win each and two draws, with six goals apiece.
The pattern at Brentford's ground has been different. Brentford won their first two home meetings in 2023 and 2024, before Forest won the next two there without conceding. That swing is a large part of why the October 2026 meeting in west London and this February return both feel open.
Goals have flowed. The eight meetings have produced 24 goals, an average of three a game. Only three have ended with a clean sheet. Expect an open afternoon.
| Date | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford | City Ground |
| 01 May 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brentford | City Ground |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 20 Jan 2024 | Brentford 3-2 Nottingham Forest | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 01 Oct 2023 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Brentford | City Ground |
| 29 Apr 2023 | Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 05 Nov 2022 | Nottingham Forest 2-2 Brentford | City Ground |
Source: football-data.co.uk Premier League results archive, Premier League season results records and fussballdaten.de.
The widest choice sits in the autumn months, before broadcast picks are confirmed and demand peaks in the new year.
Visiting supporters are housed in a section of the Bridgford Stand behind the goal, with tickets sold through Brentford.
Only a small one, as bags larger than A4 are generally refused and there is no storage at the ground.
It is a flat walk of around 15 to 20 minutes over Trent Bridge.
Yes, choose a mobile or e-ticket listing marked as seats together and the tickets reach you wherever you live.
Sources: Nottingham Forest official club information, UEFA official Europa League coverage, footballgroundguide.com ticketing guide, the Premier League 2026/27 fixture list, the football-data.co.uk Premier League results archive, Premier League season results records and fussballdaten.de.