Sunderland v Nottingham Forest Fc

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Sunderland · 20, 5 ptsLDLLL
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97 played39 won24 drawn34 lost

Sunderland have met Nottingham Forest FC 97 times since 1891 in our records. The Lads hold the historical edge with 39 wins to 34, with 24 drawn. Sunderland have scored 146 and conceded 130 across those games. The most emphatic win was 7-2 at home in 1908. Most recently, in 2026, Sunderland lost 0-5.

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Sunderland beat Nottingham Forest Fc 7–2 at home in 1908.

Recent meetings
2025-26Sunderland 0–5 Nottingham Forest FcL
2025-26Nottingham Forest Fc 0–1 SunderlandW
2024-25Nottingham Forest Fc 1–1 SunderlandD
2017-18Nottingham Forest Fc 0–1 SunderlandW
2017-18Sunderland 0–1 Nottingham Forest FcL
2004-05Nottingham Forest Fc 1–2 SunderlandW

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