From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Nottingham Forest's home goal drought
Nottingham Forest's home goal drought continues as they remain one of only five teams in English top flight history to score zero in first four home games.
In brief
Nottingham Forest's home goal drought continues as they remain one of only five teams in English top flight history to score zero in first four home games. Nottingham Forest have not scored in their first four home league matches, a historic drought that predates manager Oliver Glasner's arrival. Originally reported…
Historic home goal drought
Nottingham Forest are one of only five teams in English top flight history to have not scored in their first four home league matches.
Zero goals in first five home games
Forest and Schalke are yet to score at home in 2026-27, with both teams failing to find the net in their first five home matches.
Carabao Cup goal drought
Forest failed to score in a Carabao Cup home game against Leeds, amassing 70 shots without a goal.
Expected goals analysis
Forest's expected goals total implies they should have scored but a data flaw shows why they haven't.
Poor shot quality
Forest have taken 50.3% of their City Ground shots from outside the box, the highest in Premier League history.
Passing accuracy issues
Forest's home pass accuracy into the box has dropped to 29.6%, below league average of 36.6%.
Next match challenge
If Forest don't score against City, their next opportunity will come against Chelsea, who have tightened up recently.
Here's the gist
Nottingham Forest have not scored in their first four home league matches, a historic drought that predates manager Oliver Glasner's arrival.
