Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon as they aim to escape the relegation dogfight. Forest currently occupy 16th place in the Premier League table. Vitor Pereira’s side secured a vital 3–0 win at Tottenham before the international break.

Forest have won their last two home league encounters against Villa. However, the Tricky Trees remain winless in seven home league games. They last won three in a row at home against Villa in 1979.

Aston Villa visit the City Ground, sitting comfortably in fourth position. Unai Emery’s side holds a six-point lead in the race for Champions League football. They look to complete their first Premier League double over Forest since 1993.

Nevertheless, Villa have lost their last two away matches in the competition. Notably, neither team has kept a clean sheet in their last four meetings. Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 Kick-off: 14:00 BST Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham Referee: Michael Salisbury VAR: Tony Harrington Last Meeting: Aston Villa 3–1 Nottingham Forest (January 2026, Premier League) Team news Nottingham Forest Vitor Pereira welcomes back Elliot Anderson after his continental suspension.