Sunderland host Nottingham Forest on Friday, 24 April 2026 at Stadium of Light. The kick-off time is 19:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Sunderland go into the match 12th in the table; Nottingham Forest sit 15th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Sunderland have taken 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Nottingham Forest have collected 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 1 time recently. Past results: 27 Sept 2025: Sunderland 1-0 Nottingham Forest. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Nottingham Forest beat Sunderland 5-0. Nottingham Forest replied with T. Hume 17' (o.g.), C. Wood 31', M. Gibbs-White 34', Igor Jesus 37', E. Anderson 90'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Sunderland held 61% of the ball against 39% for Nottingham Forest. Shots on target finished 4-6. Expected goals read 0.67 for Sunderland, 1.30 for Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest take the three points; Sunderland look at a thin night for the home crowd. Sunderland sat 12th and Nottingham Forest 15th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.