Buy Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Sunday 23 May 2027 and kick-off currently set for 15:00 at the City Ground. It is Matchday 37, the penultimate round of the Premier League campaign, when points can still decide European places and survival. The Premier League confirms broadcast slots a few weeks ahead, so the date and time can still move.
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This is a fixture with deep roots. In the late 1970s the two clubs were among the strongest in England. Their Premier League meetings include one of the most poignant afternoons in Forest's history. For every home date across the campaign, our Nottingham Forest listings cover the full season beside the Trent.
The recent record favours Forest. They won both league meetings in 2024/25, including a 4-2 win at Portman Road. They have also won four of the six Premier League meetings between the clubs. Ipswich will arrive in May looking to repeat their only City Ground win of the Premier League era, from October 1992.
The City Ground holds just over 30,000, with the 2024/25 meeting drawing a crowd of 30,237. Forest sell most of that capacity to season card holders and members before any wider release, so the number of seats available for a single fixture is small. A late-season date with something at stake narrows it further.
Ipswich Town bring a loyal travelling support from Suffolk, around 130 miles away. Back in the Premier League for 2026/27, their fans have every reason to make the trip for one of the last away days of the season. Their allocation sits in the lower Bridgford Stand and is sold through the visiting club.
Ipswich's path back has been quick. Relegated in 2025 after one season in the top flight, they returned at the first attempt for 2026/27. A support that has followed the club through promotions and relegations in recent years will see a late-season trip to Nottingham as a statement of where the club now belongs.
The first meeting of the season comes much earlier. Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest at Portman Road is scheduled for 23 October 2026. Its result will colour the mood when the sides meet again in Nottingham.
Timing raises the stakes. As the second-to-last round, Matchday 37 often carries direct consequences at both ends of the table. If either side still needs points, demand at the City Ground climbs sharply in the final fortnight. Supporters in both ends will be following other results from around the country closely, which only adds to the noise.
Hospitality follows the same curve. Forest's lounges and boxes are popular with local businesses, while spring weekends near the end of the season suit corporate guests and visitors alike. Packages for this date are unlikely to last into May.
History brings in visitors too. Forest won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980. The club museum at the Trent End tells that story for supporters from around the world. Many overseas buyers choose a weekend fixture like this to see a ground with that heritage.
The setting adds to the appeal. The City Ground sits on the south bank of the River Trent, beside Trent Bridge cricket ground and a short walk from the city centre. A late-May afternoon by the river makes this one of the more attractive away days in the division for visiting supporters and neutrals.
Not easily through the club. A MyForest Membership is effectively essential for home tickets, because it unlocks the sale windows and the club's own ticket exchange. Season card holders renew first, which keeps most of the ground closed to new buyers year after year.
General sale for Premier League matches at the City Ground is extremely limited. Most fixtures sell out during the member windows. Club face values for 2026/27 run from around £38 for lower-category adult seats to around £70 for the highest-demand games, but those prices only help if you can get through the member sale.
Members can also use the ticket exchange, where season card holders release seats they cannot use. Those returns appear at short notice and in small numbers, so they suit locals who can react quickly rather than visitors planning a trip weeks ahead.
Visiting supporters buy through Ipswich's own ticketing routes, with priority for the club's members and regular away travellers. Ipswich fans without an away ticket should not buy in home sections, as wearing visiting colours there can lead to ejection under ground regulations.
The resale market is the practical alternative. Verified sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats across the City Ground, with the stand, the number of seats together and the delivery method shown before you pay. Listings for this fixture currently run on a request basis, so register early to be first in line when seats appear.
Timing matters on both routes. Member sale windows for late-season matches can open several weeks out, while resale listings often appear as soon as the broadcast date is fixed. Buyers who wait until the final week compete for a small number of late returns.
Five drivers set the price: seat location, demand in the final weeks, how close the date is, what is at stake in the 2026/27 table and whether hospitality is included. With listings on request, the ranges below are guidance built from typical resale levels at the City Ground rather than a live floor price.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £110 | Budget buyers | Bridgford Stand home areas and corners |
| Longside standard | £90 – £140 | Neutrals and couples | Peter Taylor Stand, close to the pitch |
| Lower tier / central | £110 – £170+ | Buyers wanting a side-on view | Central blocks of the Brian Clough Stand |
| Premium seating | £150 – £240+ | Fans wanting the classic angle | Upper central Brian Clough Stand, limited supply |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £700+ | Corporate guests, special occasions | Lounges, museum packages and executive boxes |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The penultimate-round date makes this market volatile. If either side can still move into or out of a key position, prices tend to climb through the final fortnight. If the table is settled, late listings from season card holders who have made other plans can soften prices in the last few days.
Compare listings on more than the headline figure. Two seats at a similar price can differ by stand, row and distance from the away section, which changes the afternoon far more than a few pounds. The listing notes also show whether the seat sits in a home-only block.
Seats together are the scarcest stock at a ground this size. Families and groups should prioritise listings marked as seats together and be ready to accept a less central position to secure them, especially in the Trent End where blocks fill quickly.
Forest also band home fixtures into price categories, so the face value of a seat depends on the opponent. A visit from Ipswich typically sits below the visits of the traditional giants, but the late-season date and limited general sale push resale prices well above face value.
The City Ground is a compact ground where every stand is close to the pitch. The Brian Clough Stand runs along one touchline and the Peter Taylor Stand faces it, while the Trent End holds the loudest home support and the Bridgford Stand sits behind the far goal. The City Ground seating plan shows every block in detail.
Because the ground is so tight, even the outer blocks feel part of the match. There is no running track. The roofs over every stand help to hold the noise in.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Clough Stand | Buyers wanting the premium view | Premium | The largest stand, with elevated views and most of the hospitality lounges |
| Peter Taylor Stand | Neutral buyers after a side-on view | Mid | The older stand opposite, closer to the pitch and more affordable |
| Trent End | Fans who want the noise | Mid to premium | Behind the goal nearest the river, home of the most vocal Forest support |
| Bridgford Stand (home areas) | Families and value hunters | Lower to mid | Includes the family area and safe standing in the upper tier and Block Z |
| Corners and outer blocks | First-time visitors | Lower to mid | Diagonal views that keep you close to the action at lower prices |
| Away section (lower Bridgford Stand) | Ipswich supporters | Club allocation | Safe standing in Block W; sold through Ipswich and delivered to mobile; no Ipswich colours elsewhere |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans will feel most at home in the Peter Taylor Stand, with a full side-on view and a clear look at the Trent End in full voice. Groups who want to sit together should favour the Brian Clough Stand, where blocks are larger. All matchday options sit within our City Ground tickets range.
Families should look first at the Bridgford Stand family area, which is calmer than the Trent End and close to the West Bridgford entrances. Height matters too: lower rows give a real sense of pace, while upper rows in the Brian Clough Stand show the shape of the game more clearly. Whichever stand you choose, the compact layout means no seat feels far from the pitch.
The Trent End is the place for buyers who want the full home experience. Expect songs throughout and a crowd that treats every tackle as personal. It is not the place for anyone hoping to sit quietly or wear neutral colours unnoticed.
The Peter Taylor Stand has long been the focus of the club's redevelopment plans. For now it remains one of the more affordable longside options in the Premier League, with seats close enough to the touchline to hear the players and coaching staff.
Forest's hospitality has grown in recent seasons, with refurbished lounges and new spaces around the ground. Most of the premium areas sit in or alongside the Brian Clough Stand, with further options at the Trent End and in the corner suites. Packages for high-demand fixtures have started from around £540 per person. The Trent End museum package celebrates the European Cup years, with visits from former players on selected matchdays.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Trentside Lounge | Larger groups and social occasions | A riverside lounge with bars and a buffet |
| European Lounge and McGovern's Lounge | Couples and corporate guests | Brian Clough Stand lounges with dining and premium seats |
| Museum hospitality | Supporters who want the history | A Trent End package built around the club's two European Cups |
| Executive boxes and corner suites | Companies entertaining clients | A private space with catering and a view of the pitch |
Hospitality for late-season weekends tends to sell well before match week. Before you buy, confirm what the listing includes: some packages cover a three-course meal, drinks and a programme, while others offer lounge access with a padded seat. Seat position also varies by lounge, so read the notes rather than assuming every seat is on the halfway line.
Compare the full cost of the day before deciding. A central Brian Clough Stand seat plus lunch in West Bridgford can come close to an entry-level lounge place, which adds dining, a calmer arrival and a guaranteed padded seat. For a celebration, that gap is often smaller than expected.
The club has also added corner hospitality between the Trent End and the Brian Clough Stand, designed for around 180 guests. It offers a more relaxed, social style of matchday for groups who want food and drink with a view of the pitch without the formality of a traditional lounge.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | Accept the transfer as soon as it arrives and add it to your phone wallet |
| E-ticket (PDF) | The stand, block, row and seat match your order |
| Hospitality ticket | The lounge, the entrance and the arrival time for dining |
| Name change | Enough time for the seller to update the holder before the deadline |
Read the listing notes before paying, since they set out the delivery type, expected delivery date and any restrictions on the seat. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it. Charge your phone fully and save your ticket offline in case signal drops near the turnstiles.
Mobile tickets are often sent only a few days before the match, so delivery in the final week is normal. Your order page shows the expected delivery window if anything looks unclear as matchday approaches.
Nottingham station is around a 20-minute walk from the ground across Trent Bridge, with trams and buses serving the city centre. Matchday parking is heavily restricted, so walking is the sensible way in. Bags larger than roughly A4 risk refusal, with no large-item storage at the ground.
Arrive at least an hour before kick-off. Security includes bag searches at the outer perimeter, while queues build quickly on the riverside approach in the final 30 minutes. Glass, cans and flares are banned inside the ground.
The walk in is part of the experience. The route from the city centre crosses the Trent by Trent Bridge, with pubs on both banks busy from late morning on matchdays. Visiting supporters are usually directed towards the Bridgford end, so follow steward instructions on the approach.
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Nottingham is easy to reach from abroad. East Midlands Airport is the closest, with Birmingham and Manchester airports within reach by road or rail. Fast trains link Nottingham with London St Pancras. Mobile or PDF delivery suits overseas buyers best; if you are coming as a group, filter for seats listed together so nobody ends up in a different block.
Premier League dates are confirmed for broadcast a few weeks ahead, so book flexible flights and hotels where you can. Visitors who also want to follow Ipswich at home can plan a trip to Portman Road, the club's home since 1884. West Bridgford's pubs and restaurants, a short walk from the City Ground, make a match weekend easy to fill, with the castle and the city's historic caves a short tram ride away.
The rivalry's golden age came before the Premier League. In 1978 Forest won the league title while Ipswich lifted the FA Cup. The two sides met in the Charity Shield that August. When the Premier League began in 1992, the fixture opened with a 1-0 Ipswich win at the City Ground on 31 October, in a season that ended with Forest relegated.
The return at Portman Road on 8 May 1993 became one of the most emotional days in Forest's history: Brian Clough's final match in charge after 18 years at the club, a 2-1 defeat on the last day of the season. Forest bounced back immediately, winning 1-0 at Portman Road on the opening day of 1994/95 and 4-1 at the City Ground that December, with all five goals scored before half time.
The fixture then vanished from the top flight for three decades before returning in 2024/25, when Forest won both league meetings and also edged Ipswich on penalties in the FA Cup at the City Ground. What makes it distinctive is how rarely it has been played: six Premier League meetings in more than 30 years, each carrying the weight of a much older story. Ipswich's return for 2026/27 gives them two more chances to rewrite it.
Exact scope (Premier League at the City Ground with Forest as hosts) yields only three meetings, so figures cover all Premier League meetings between the clubs at both grounds, from 1992/93 to 2024/25. Old First Division matches and cup ties are excluded. Forest have won the last four Premier League meetings. At the City Ground itself, Forest have two wins to Ipswich's one.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 4 |
| Ipswich Town wins | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest goals | 11 |
| Ipswich Town goals | 6 |
| Biggest Nottingham Forest win | 4-1 (1994) |
| Biggest Ipswich Town win | 1-0 (1992) and 2-1 (1993) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 31 Oct 1992 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 15 Mar 2025 |
Source: English Football League Tables match records cross-referenced with worldfootball.net and Sportresultate.
All Premier League meetings between the clubs, newest first, with the Forest score shown first and the venue listed for each match. The 2024/25 meetings were the first between the clubs in the top flight for 30 years.
| Date | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2025 | 4-2 | Portman Road |
| 30 Nov 2024 | 1-0 | City Ground |
| 10 Dec 1994 | 4-1 | City Ground |
| 20 Aug 1994 | 1-0 | Portman Road |
| 08 May 1993 | 1-2 | Portman Road |
| 31 Oct 1992 | 0-1 | City Ground |
Source: English Football League Tables for dates, scores and attendances, confirmed against worldfootball.net.
Not on the resale market. Club sales favour members, but marketplace listings are open to any buyer.
Soon after the broadcast date is confirmed. If the table is still open, prices usually rise in the final fortnight.
Visiting supporters are in the lower Bridgford Stand, with safe standing in Block W. Those tickets go through Ipswich's own sales.
About a 20-minute walk across Trent Bridge. Parking near the ground is restricted, so walking is usually quicker.
Yes, if the listing is marked as seats together. The larger blocks of the Brian Clough Stand offer the widest choice for groups.
Sources: Nottingham Forest official ticketing, membership, hospitality and stadium information; Ipswich Town official club information; Premier League official fixture list; Sportschau fixture data; English Football League Tables; worldfootball.net; Sportresultate.