Tottenham and Nottingham Forest have announced their initial lineups for their Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest hold a four-goal advantage over West Ham, who are third from the bottom. Spurs, an additional point ahead, are aiming for their inaugural league victory of 2026, which would come on their thirteenth try.
The Hammers will journey to confront Aston Villa, who currently hold fourth place, this Sunday (14:15 GMT).
101GreatGoals.com presents the lineup updates for the 2025/26 Premier League fixture between Spurs and Forest, alongside comprehensive viewing information.
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Tottenham’s Announced Initial Lineup Against Forest
Tottenham’s initial lineup sees three alterations following their 3-2 home triumph against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday; despite that last-16 victory, they exited the competition with a 7-5 aggregate score.
Up front, Richarlison is back after suspension, and Dominic Solanke has overcome his ailment. Consequently, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani step aside.
Kevin Danso steps in for Radu Dragusin at the back. Midfielder Joao Palhinha is back among the substitutes after a two-game injury absence, and left-back Souza, who was unavailable for the Atleti match, also joins the reserves.
Tottenham starting XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Kevin Danso, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Archie Gray, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Pape Matar Sarr, Micky van de Ven
Spurs substitutes: Antonin Kinsky, Radu Dragusin, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher, Souza, Randal Kolo Muani
Nottingham Forest’s Complete Lineup Against Spurs
Nottingham Forest starting XI: Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Omari Hutchinson, Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina
Forest substitutes: Stefan Ortega, Morato, Taiwo Awoniyi, Nicolas Dominguez, Ryan Yates, James McAtee, Matz Sels, Dilane Bakwa, Luca Netz
How to View Spurs vs Forest: TV Channel, Live Online Stream
The match commences on Sunday at 14:15 GMT (09:15 ET / 06:15 PT), with a live broadcast accessible in the UK via Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra.
Through Now TV, a Sky Sports day pass is priced at £14.99, a 12-month subscription costs £28 per month, or it can be acquired for £34.99 monthly on a rolling basis.
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Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest Statistics
- Spurs have suffered defeat in their most recent three Premier League encounters against Nottingham Forest, despite previously securing six consecutive victories against the same opponent.
- During their streak without a league victory, they have recorded five draws and seven losses; their only longer periods without a triumph occurred from April to November 1912 (13 games) and from December 1934 to April 1935 (16 games).
- No other team has secured a victory thus far in the highest division in 2026. Only three teams have experienced more extended streaks without a victory from the commencement of a calendar year, all of which resulted in relegation (Sunderland, 17 in 2002/03; Derby, 18 in 2007/08; Middlesbrough, 14 in 2016/17).
- They have allowed more goals from beyond the penalty area this season compared to any other team in the Premier League; their current tally of 11 is their highest in a season since 2007/08 (when they conceded 18).
- Even though he has commenced fewer than half of Tottenham’s matches (14/30), Richarlison has netted over double the number of goals of any other Spurs squad member in the Premier League this season (9).
- Forest possess a greater number of away victories in the Premier League only when playing at Southampton (5 wins), compared to their record at Tottenham (4 wins), having triumphed 2-1 in this specific match last season.
- Forest are without a victory in their last seven Premier League fixtures (D4 L3), and only bottom-placed Wolves (15) have been unable to find the net in more distinct matches than Forest this campaign (14).
- Only West Ham (32) have utilized a higher number of distinct players than Forest (31) in the Premier League this season, yet the Tricky Trees have implemented fewer alterations to their initial lineup than any other team (46).
- The opposing manager, Vitor Pereira, remains undefeated in his three Premier League encounters facing Tottenham (W1 D2); notably, one of the two points he secured this season while leading Wolves was earned in an away match against Spurs.
- Elliot Anderson has completed a greater number of accurate passes than any other central player in the Premier League this season (1,679). Furthermore, the midfielder surpasses all other Forest squad members in terms of opportunities generated (45).