Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview
Nottingham Forest host Newcastle at City Ground, Nottingham, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Forest sit 16th on 42 points (goal difference -2), while Newcastle are 13th with 45 points (goal difference -2). The fixture has not started yet, with P. Tierney appointed as referee.
Nottingham Forest Availability
Forest face a lengthy absentee list.
- W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined.
- John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
There are also several doubts:
- Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful.
- O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful.
- Murillo (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer M. Gibbs-White (13 league goals, 4 assists) is available, a major boost to their attacking threat.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle’s defensive unit is depleted.
- E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
- F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
Key creator Bruno Guimarães (9 goals, 5 assists) is available and central to their attacking plans.
Impact Summary
Forest’s absences are concentrated in defense and wide areas, but their primary attacking output through M. Gibbs-White remains intact. Newcastle lose depth and experience at the back, yet retain their main midfield scorer and provider in Bruno Guimarães, preserving much of their creative and goal threat.
