Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge Overall Head to Head?

Both top-flight teams have been performing well in the Premier League this season.

Brighton and Nottingham Forest will face off in the FA Cup for the first time. In this quarter-final encounter at the Amex Stadium, the visiting team, Nottingham Forest, holds the upper hand. Both top-flight teams have been performing well in the Premier League this season.

Nottingham, currently third in the league table, and Brighton, sitting in seventh, have had dramatic journeys to this stage of the FA Cup. Brighton edged out Newcastle United 2-1 in the fifth round, while Forest advanced after a penalty shootout win against Ipswich Town.

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The Seagulls are aiming for their first-ever FA Cup triumph. They’ve reached the quarter-finals twice in recent years – 2019 and 2023. Whereas, Nottingham Forest have struggled to progress beyond this stage. The last three times they were at this stage, they fell each time.

This is set to be a thrilling clash with both sides in good form. Brighton are on a seven-match unbeaten run, but Forest’s recent performances have been mixed. Even so, their emphatic 7-0 win over Brighton in February will give them some confidence going into this fixture.

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Brighton and Nottingham Forest stands at:

Total Matches: 43
Brighton wins: 13
Draws: 12
Nottingham Forest wins: 18

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Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Last 5 Matches Head-to-Head

Brighton Wins: 2
Draw: 1
Nottingham Forest Wins: 2

The last meeting between these two sides saw Nottingham Forest thrash Brighton in a dominating 7-0 win this February. The Seagulls struggled defensively throughout the game. Whereas, Forest’s attacking prowess was something quite inspiring. However, their relentless attack exposed Brighton’s weaknesses.

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Nottingham Forest	Brighton	Apr 26, 2023	Nottingham win: 3-1	Premier League
Nottingham Forest	Brighton	Nov 25, 2023	Brighton win: 2-3	Premier League
Brighton	Nottingham Forest	Mar 10, 2024	Brighton win: 1-0	Premier League
Brighton	Nottingham Forest	Sep 22, 2024	Draw: 2-2	Premier League
Nottingham Forest	Brighton	Feb 1, 2025	Nottingham win: 7-0	Premier League

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup Team News

Tariq Lamptey is still recovering from his ankle injury, while Igor Julio, Jason Steele, James Milner, and Ferdi Kadioglu will also miss the match for Brighton. On the other hand, the coach could receive an injury boost with the possible returns of Lewis Dunk, Matt O’Riley, Solly March, and Joel Veltman. However, their involvement will depend on fitness assessments. If available, Dunk and Veltman may start, though they face competition from Jan Paul van Hecke and Adam Webster for their spots.

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For Forest, Chris Wood will miss the game due to a hip injury, along with backup goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. In Wood’s absence, Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to lead the attack. Danilo, Morato, and Ibrahim Sangare, who featured in the last FA Cup round, could also be given a spot in the starting lineup.

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup Quarter-Final Betting Odds:

Odds via BetMGM.

Teams	Moneyline	Total Goals
Brighton	Win: -120 Draw: +280	Over 2.5: -135 Under 2.5: -105
Nottingham Forest	Win: +300 Draw: +280	Over 3.5: +180 Under 3.5: -275

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.