Buy Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027 at 15:00 at the City Ground. It is matchday 32 of the Premier League, with six rounds left and both clubs chasing points that shape their season. Television selections can still move it to another day or kick-off time.
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This is one of the headline dates on the City Ground calendar. With a capacity of around 30,500, season cards sold out and a members' ballot for the highest-demand games, anyone comparing Nottingham Forest tickets across the spring will find this is one of the hardest fixtures to get into.
This guide covers how Forest sell tickets, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to Nottingham and every Premier League meeting between the sides at the City Ground.
This fixture has a unique place in English football. On 16 August 1992, Forest beat Liverpool 1-0 at the City Ground in the first Premier League match ever shown live on Sky, with Teddy Sheringham scoring the only goal after 28 minutes. It was the opening weekend of the new league and the start of a new era for the game in England.
The history runs deeper still. Forest won the league title in 1978 and back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough, in an era when Liverpool were their great rivals for the major honours. Forest knocked Liverpool out on the way to their first European Cup in 1978/79. The Brian Clough and Peter Taylor Stands at the City Ground keep that history in view on every matchday.
Liverpool arrive as one of the country's leading sides. They won the Premier League in 2024/25 and are in the Champions League this season, so a visit from them carries the weight of facing a title contender.
Liverpool bring one of the largest travelling followings in the country. Supporters chasing Liverpool tickets for away days face strong competition within their own club for a limited allocation. The trip to Nottingham, around two and a half hours by train from Lime Street, is an easy one for a Saturday afternoon.
The recent meetings have been tight. Forest won 1-0 at home in October 2022, Liverpool won here with a winner deep into stoppage time in March 2024 and again by 1-0 in February 2026. No Premier League meeting at the City Ground has ever been decided by more than one goal.
Forest's recent rise has lifted every home game. The club reached the semi-finals of the Europa League in 2025/26. The City Ground on a big afternoon now carries the kind of noise that marked the Clough years.
The ground itself is changing. In September 2026 local councillors approved plans to rebuild the Peter Taylor Stand and the Trent End, taking capacity to around 45,000, with work not expected to start before summer 2027. This season's fixtures are unaffected, but the current City Ground has a limited lifespan.
Through the club, realistically no. Forest sell home tickets through MyForest membership, with priority typically running from MyForest Pro to Plus and then Core, Junior Reds and International Reds. For high-demand games a members' ballot follows, allowing up to six tickets per application. Only then does a second sale open.
MyForest Core membership includes ticket access to all home Premier League games and the club's Ticket Exchange, while International Reds caters for overseas supporters. Membership opens the door to the sale windows, but it does not guarantee a ticket for a fixture like this one.
Season cards are the other route and they are closed. Forest held season card prices for 2026/27, but the cards are sold out with a long waiting list, so most of the ground is committed before any single-match sale begins.
Liverpool supporters follow a separate route. The away allocation is sold through Liverpool to their own members, with priority based on previous away attendance. Demand far exceeds the seats available.
Members can also use the club's Ticket Exchange, which opens after the main sale phases and lets fans resell seats they cannot use. Supply depends on how many members release tickets. Listings for a fixture like this rarely last long.
The resale marketplace is the practical alternative. Sellers list seats they already hold, so buyers can choose a specific stand, secure seats together and complete the purchase without a MyForest membership or a ballot entry.
Resale prices for 2026/27 follow five drivers: seat location, demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Forest grade home matches into categories. For 2026/27, adult face values run from around £38 to £49 in Category C up to £50 to £70 in Category A. A visit from Liverpool sits at the very top of that range.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £95 – £150 | Budget-conscious fans | Elevated views away from the halfway line |
| Longside standard | £120 – £190 | First-time visitors | Side-on views from the Peter Taylor or Brian Clough Stand |
| Lower tier / central | £160 – £260+ | Fans wanting a premium view | Halfway-line seats where availability is tightest |
| Premium seating | £220 – £340+ | Couples and small groups | Central Brian Clough Stand seats near the boxes |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £700+ | Clients and celebrations | Lounges, suites and boxes with dining and padded seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Concessions matter if you are buying for a family. A resale listing for a senior, youth or child ticket is only usable by someone who qualifies for it, so confirm the ticket type before you buy.
Concession prices give a useful guide for families. In 2025/26, Category A tickets ranged from £40 to £55 for seniors, £22 to £35 for youths and £18 to £30 for children through the club, with resale prices sitting above those levels for a fixture like this one.
Visiting fans pay far less at face value. The Premier League's £30 cap on away tickets covers 2026/27, so the resale premium is concentrated in the home sections, where supply is tightest.
The broadcast decision is the moment to watch. Once the kick-off is confirmed, sellers who were waiting on the time list together and choice widens briefly. A switch away from 3pm on Saturday can change who is able to travel and how quickly the lower-priced seats go.
The City Ground is a compact four-sided ground on the banks of the River Trent. The Peter Taylor Stand (formerly the Main Stand) and the Brian Clough Stand run along the sides, with the Trent End behind one goal and the Bridgford Stand behind the other. Before choosing, study the City Ground seating plan to see how the stands and tiers fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent End | Home fans behind the goal | Lower to mid | Around 7,300 seats at the river end of the ground |
| Bridgford Stand, home areas | Fans who want noise | Lower to mid | Much of the ground's safe standing sits in this stand |
| Brian Clough Stand | Premium and hospitality buyers | Mid to premium | Long side with 36 executive boxes and strong central views |
| Peter Taylor Stand | Neutral buyers and first-time visitors | Mid | The opposite long side, formerly the Main Stand |
| Upper tiers | Price-focused fans | Lower | Elevated views across the whole pitch |
| Bridgford Stand, away section | Liverpool supporters | Mid | Around 3,000 places in the lower tier, with rail seating for standing; buy through Liverpool |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually do well in the Peter Taylor or Brian Clough Stand, away from the busiest home areas. Home sections are for home supporters, so Liverpool fans outside the away section should keep red shirts and scarves out of sight.
Safe standing is a feature of the ground, with around 2,300 rail-seat places mainly in the Bridgford Stand, including in the away section. Supporters in those blocks can stand throughout the match.
Visiting supporters with access needs are catered for too. Forest's guidance for away fans lists 14 wheelchair bays with spaces for personal assistants in the away section, with accessible parking for visiting supporters at Nottingham Rugby Club nearby.
Accessibility provision includes 74 wheelchair spaces, free audio-descriptive commentary and accessible parking on a first-come basis. For a broader look at the ground and everything on its calendar this season, see our guide to City Ground tickets.
Forest's hospitality ranges from lounges to private executive boxes and an exclusive boardroom experience, all with padded seats. Packages are sold match by match as well as by the season. Prices for a fixture of this profile can run to several hundred pounds per person.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge packages | Couples and small groups | Pre-match dining in a lounge with padded seats |
| The City Ground Suites | Friends and celebrations | Level 2 suites between the Brian Clough Stand and the Trent End with a buffet and bar |
| Executive boxes | Companies hosting clients | A private box in the Brian Clough Stand with catering and a pitch view |
| Exclusive Boardroom | Special occasions | The club's top matchday experience, with premium dining and seating |
Lounge packages suit couples who want a meal and a comfortable seat, the suites work well for groups celebrating together and the executive boxes give companies privacy for client hospitality. Some packages include a former-player appearance or a question-and-answer session.
Read the inclusions carefully before you buy. Packages differ in dining, drinks, seat position and arrival time. The club's matchday hospitality team can confirm dress codes for each lounge.
For a visit from Liverpool, hospitality is often the most reliable way to keep a group together. Secure a package as soon as the kick-off is confirmed rather than waiting for matchday week.
Forest operate digital-only ticketing, with QR codes sent by email for storage in your phone's Apple or Google wallet. Resale seats will arrive digitally, so confirm the delivery method on your listing before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Digital wallet ticket | Add it to your Apple or Google wallet ahead of matchday and confirm it opens offline |
| Emailed QR code | Confirm the stand, row and seat match your order and that the code is unique to you |
| Hospitality booking | Confirm the lounge, arrival time, dress code and what is included |
| Group order | Choose listings that guarantee adjacent seats and confirm each ticket is delivered before matchday |
Read the listing notes carefully and bring valid photo ID in case it is requested. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off. Bags must be A4 or smaller, the stadium is cashless and pyrotechnics, drums, megaphones and rattles are not permitted.
Turnstiles opening 90 minutes early means around 13:30 for a 3pm start. Arriving by 14:15 gives you time to clear security, find your seat and catch the build-up, which is part of the appeal on a big afternoon.
The City Ground is around a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride from Nottingham station, crossing the Trent at Trent Bridge. There is no street parking in the surrounding residential areas, so drivers should use approved car parks such as Meadow Lane, Cattlemarket, Lady Bay Sports Ground or County Hall.
The walk over Trent Bridge is one of the classic approaches in English football. The City Ground sits around 300 yards from Notts County's Meadow Lane, the closest pair of professional grounds in England, with Trent Bridge cricket ground across the river.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Nottingham Forest against Liverpool and open the listing for Saturday 17 April 2027 at the City Ground.
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Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so your order, delivery updates and ticket transfer arrive in one place.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Home and neutral fans should look at the Trent End, Peter Taylor, Brian Clough and home Bridgford sections; Liverpool fans should note the away section is sold through their club.
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Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, any age-band conditions and whether seats are guaranteed together before you commit.
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Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. For groups, choose listings marked as seated together rather than buying single seats separately.
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Pay securely
Complete checkout through the encrypted payment page and review the full total, including any fees, before you confirm.
Step7
Watch for your confirmation
An order confirmation arrives by email straight away, followed by delivery details once the seller transfers your tickets.
Step8
Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to see the status of your delivery, then add your ticket to your phone's wallet before you set off for the City Ground.
With a sold-out ground and a small resale pool, value at the City Ground comes from timing and flexibility. These five habits make a real difference.
Nottingham is easy to reach from London. East Midlands Railway runs up to three trains an hour from St Pancras, with the fastest taking around an hour and 36 minutes, while East Midlands Airport is around 30 minutes away by bus or taxi.
Overseas visitors flying into London can reach Nottingham comfortably on matchday morning for a 3pm kick-off, but an overnight stay in the city centre makes the day far more relaxed. Digital wallet tickets suit international buyers because nothing has to be posted.
Make a weekend of it if you can. Nottingham Castle, the Old Market Square and the Lace Market are all within walking distance of the station. The city centre also has plenty of hotels for an overnight stay.
A Saturday 3pm slot has one extra pull for overseas visitors. Matches kicking off at that time are not shown live on UK television, so if the game stays at 3pm, being inside the City Ground is the only way to watch it live in Britain.
The main risk for travellers is the kick-off time. Broadcast picks can move a Saturday 3pm fixture to the Sunday or an evening slot, so book flexible trains and hotels until the time is confirmed. If you are travelling as a group, buy seats together in a single transaction.
Visitors making a weekend of English football can also look at Anfield stadium tickets for Liverpool's home fixtures. The sides drew 2-2 at Anfield in August 2026, so April's meeting is the second of the season.
The Premier League story of this fixture began with the most famous of openings. Sheringham's goal on 16 August 1992 gave Forest victory in front of the Sky cameras, though the season ended with Forest relegated in Brian Clough's final campaign as manager. Forest won promotion at the first attempt and beat Liverpool 1-0 again in March 1996, with draws in 1995, 1997 and 1999 completing the 1990s meetings.
Forest then spent 23 years outside the top flight. When they came back in 2022, their first home meeting with Liverpool in the Premier League era ended in another 1-0 win in October 2022. Liverpool have had the better of it since, winning twice by a single goal either side of a 1-1 draw in January 2025.
That 1992 afternoon is remembered for more than the result. It was David James's Premier League debut in goal for Liverpool, the first of a record 572 top-flight appearances for a goalkeeper. Sheringham was sold to Tottenham about a week later. Few league fixtures can claim such a direct link to the start of the modern game in England.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how little separates the sides at this ground. Forest have won three, drawn four and lost two of nine Premier League meetings. Every one of them ended level or with a one-goal margin. For buyers, that points to a tight, tense afternoon rather than a one-sided visit.
The figures below cover all Premier League meetings at the City Ground with Nottingham Forest as hosts, from August 1992 to the present.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 3 |
| Liverpool wins | 2 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Nottingham Forest goals | 8 |
| Liverpool goals | 7 |
| Biggest Nottingham Forest win | 1-0 (three times) |
| Biggest Liverpool win | 0-1 (twice) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 16 Aug 1992 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 22 Feb 2026 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across 11v11 and StatMuse match records.
Goals are scarce in this fixture. The nine meetings have produced just 15 goals, an average of fewer than two per game. Every Forest win has come by a 1-0 scoreline.
Draws have been a theme too. Four of the nine meetings finished level, three of them in the 1990s. The 2-2 in April 1999 remains the only meeting here to produce more than two goals.
The recent trend favours the visitors. Liverpool's two wins at the City Ground both came in the last four meetings, after they failed to win any of their first five Premier League visits, drawing three and losing two.
Forest still hold the overall edge here. A second home win over Liverpool since 2022 would match the two achieved by the 1990s side.
All results are listed newest first, with the Forest score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | 0-1 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 1-1 |
| 02 Mar 2024 | 0-1 |
| 22 Oct 2022 | 1-0 |
| 05 Apr 1999 | 2-2 |
| 15 Mar 1997 | 1-1 |
| 23 Mar 1996 | 1-0 |
| 04 Feb 1995 | 1-1 |
| 16 Aug 1992 | 1-0 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including 11v11 and StatMuse.
Not for a resale seat. Club sales run through membership tiers and a ballot, so the general public rarely gets a chance.
Travelling Reds are housed in the lower tier of the Bridgford Stand. Liverpool distribute those seats to their own members.
Digital only, as QR codes stored in a phone wallet. Save yours before setting off so it opens offline.
About 20 minutes on foot over Trent Bridge. Buses cover it in roughly half that time.
Yes, in the rail-seat sections, which sit mainly in the Bridgford Stand. Check the listing to see whether your block is a standing area.
Sources: Nottingham Forest official ticketing, membership and hospitality information, the official Premier League 2026/27 fixture list, This Is Anfield, East Midlands Railway, Football Ground Guide, 11v11, StatMuse and fussballdaten.de match records.