Nottingham Forest hosts bottom-placed Wolves at the City Ground on Wednesday night, as both teams seek crucial points to bolster their chances of survival.
Currently, Forest is in 17th place with 26 points, having recently lost 3–1 to Leeds United and drawn at home with Crystal Palace. Wolves, on the other hand, sit at the bottom with just 8 points after 25 matches, having lost their last two games. Following the January transfer window, they’re eager to initiate a “great escape.” In their last meeting in December, Forest won 1–0, thanks to a header from Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest vs Wolves – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Referee: Tim Robinson
- VAR: In use
- Last Meeting: Wolves 0–1 Nottingham Forest (3 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team News
Nottingham Forest
Sean Dyche’s squad is facing several defensive issues and fitness worries. Neco Williams is suspended after a red card, and Matz Sels is doubtful due to a muscle injury. Angus Gunn is likely to remain in goal, while Chris Wood and Nicolò Savona are long-term absentees. Murillo will undergo a fitness test for a calf issue.
Wolves
Rob Edwards plans to give full debuts to new signings Adam Armstrong and Angel Gomes. The team is still missing Hwang Hee-chan due to injury, but young forward Mateus Mane is expected to start after recent strong performances. Edwards might adjust his attacking setup to include the new players, while Ladislav Krejčí returns to strengthen the defense.
Form
Nottingham Forest
Forest’s home form has been challenging lately, with only one win in their last six league matches at the City Ground, making them 16th in home record this season. However, they have not lost to Wolves in their last seven encounters, with Igor Jesus being a standout performer.
Wolves
Wolves come into the match with the worst away record in the Premier League, earning just three points from 12 away games. They have yet to win on the road this season and trail their hosts by 18 points. Mateus Mane stands out at the club for his efforts, leading in shots and expected assists.
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Gunn; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Murillo; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Jesus
Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted XI: Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, S. Bueno, H. Bueno; J. Gomes, Andre; A. Gomes, Armstrong, Mane; Arokodare
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Wolves?
The match won’t be broadcast live on UK television. In the USA, fans can stream the game exclusively on Peacock. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day on Wednesday night.
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