Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news
Chelsea face Nottingham Forest on Monday, aiming to reignite their hopes of a European finish.This match represents a major test for both clubs at opposite ends of the table. Interim Chelsea manager C...
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news Chelsea face Nottingham Forest on Monday, aiming to reignite their hopes of a European finish. This match represents a major test for both clubs at opposite ends of the table. Interim Chelsea manager Calum McFarlane seeks to break his side’s disastrous run of five successive league defeats.
Under his guidance, the Blues recently progressed to the FA Cup final by beating Leeds United. McFarlane has brought a noticeable upturn in energy and performance levels to the squad. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive at Stamford Bridge looking to build on their five-point relegation cushion.
Vitor Pereira’s side enjoy superb form and remain unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches. They recently romped to a stunning 5-0 league victory against Sunderland. Forest then took a slender advantage against Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg.
The visitors have scored a remarkable nine goals in their last game-and-a-half of league action. Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news Competition: Premier League Date: Monday, 4 May 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: Stamford Bridge Referee: Anthony Taylor VAR: James Bell Last Meeting: Forest 0–3 Chelsea (18 Oct 2025, Premier League) Team news Chelsea Reece James and Levi Colwill have returned to team training at Cobham. McFarlane remains hopeful that both could feature in the matchday squad.