Morgan Gibbs-White closes in on 50 career assists
Newcastle United meet Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park, Thursday 6:30am (Premier League). Newcastle United have won 12 of the 18 meetings with Nottingham Forest since 1994.
The big picture
Newcastle United come in 12th on the ladder with 12 points; Nottingham Forest are 16th on 9. Newcastle United have the higher position to protect.
Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.
Nottingham Forest are 1–5–3 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 1.3 against.
Form
Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.
Nottingham Forest have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Brentford 0–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 18 times on our records since 1994: Newcastle United 12, Nottingham Forest 2, 4 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 1–1 at The City Ground.
Biggest margin between these two: Newcastle United by 5 goals in 1996-97 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Newcastle United, watch Anthony Elanga (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Nottingham Forest, watch Dan Ndoye (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Neco Williams (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Morgan Gibbs-White is 1 assists short of 50 for their career.
At St. James' Park
Newcastle United have won 9 of their last 20 at St. James' Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Newcastle United go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
