Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal: How to watch, TV channel, time and Premier League match preview

Fixture Details and Global Broadcast Channels

The Premier League encounter at the City Ground kicks off at 12:30 Argentina time. Broadcast arrangements vary by region for supporters following the action around the globe. In Mexico, the match starts at 09:30 local time and is available via FOX One. Viewers in the United States can tune in through Fubo, Peacock, NBCSN, and SiriusXM FC. Coverage across South America, including Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela, is carried by ESPN 3 and Disney+ Premium. In Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, and Honduras, the fixture is broadcast by FOX. Spanish audiences can watch the match through DAZN, DAZN1 Spain, Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones, and Movistar Plus+.

Recent Form and League Standings

Arsenal enters the seventh round in second place in the Premier League table with 15 points. The team arrives at the City Ground following a 2–1 home victory against Leeds United on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Their earlier results this season include a 3–0 away defeat against Brighton on September 19, a 2–0 win over Sunderland on September 12, a 2–1 victory against Chelsea on September 6, and a 1–0 win against Aston Villa on August 31.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest occupies 17th place in the standings with 5 points. The team enters Sunday’s fixture following a 3–1 away loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Prior to that match, Nottingham Forest suffered a 1–0 home defeat against Coventry on September 19, secured a 2–1 win over Aston Villa on September 12, and earned draws against Tottenham (0–0) on September 5 and Liverpool (2–2) on August 29.

Historical Head-to-Head Records

Historical data indicates a rivalry between the two clubs. Across 100 all-time meetings, Nottingham Forest has claimed 28 victories, while Arsenal has secured 50 wins, alongside 22 draws. The sides played out a 0–0 draw on January 17, 2026, following Arsenal’s 3–0 win on September 13, 2025. Earlier meetings include a 0–0 stalemate on February 26, 2025, a 3–0 Arsenal victory on November 23, 2024, and a 2–1 win for Arsenal on January 30, 2024.

Weekend Schedule Around the Premier League

The weekend’s round 7 action features several other fixtures unfolding alongside the City Ground clash. Matches scheduled for Sunday, October 18, include Leeds against Manchester United, Brighton facing Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth meeting Sunderland, all kicking off at 07:00. The round concludes on Monday, October 19, when Tottenham takes on Coventry at 13:00.

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