Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest – Prediction, referee, kick-off time, team news, TV channel and live stream

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Newcastle United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they host Nottingham Forest.

Confidence will have been boosted at Newcastle United in recent days.

Indeed, Eddie Howe was delighted after watching Newcastle United beat Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The manner of their performance should boost morale. While tougher tests will come, the way Howe’s side clicked in an attacking sense was promising.

Now, attention turns back to domestic matters ahead of the international break. Newcastle sit 15^th in the Premier League table heading into this weekend’s round of fixtures, winning just one of their opening six games.

They host a Forest side yet to win in the Premier League under new manager Ange Postecoglou, so they have to fancy their chances.

With that in mind, here’s all you need to know.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off time on Sunday, 5^th October, 2025.

The game will be played at St James’ Park in Newcastle.

How to watch Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on the Sky Go website and app.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest team news

Tino Livramento is injured for Newcastle, although there has been a positive update on that.

The England defender will miss between six to eight weeks of action after suffering a knee injury against Arsenal. That’s a huge blow but a much better outcome than was initially feared when he was stretchered off last weekend.

Jacob Ramsey could return to the squad after a recent ankle injury, although Yoane Wissa has suffered a setback and may not feature until November now following a knee injury.

Forest, meanwhile, will likely be without Ola Aina, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Douglas Luiz.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest prediction

Newcastle have to back themselves here. Forest have already conceded 10 League goals this season and played in Europe on Thursday night.

They haven’t clicked under Postecoglou yet and Newcastle simply have to take advantage.

With Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga impressing on Wednesday night, it would be a major shock not to see them record a win at home.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest confirmed referee

The Premier League have confirmed that Peter Bankes will referee the game. Chris Kavanagh will be on VAR duty.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Newcastle United wins: 57

Draws: 27

Nottingham Forest wins: 35