Premier League, Round 8IpswichIPS 23/10/2026 20:00 Nottingham ForestNOT Venue Portman Road Stadium Referee Thomas BramallWhere to Watch Ipswich v Nottingham Forest: TV and online streamsIpswich Town versus Nottingham Forest kicks off at8pm BST on Friday, October 23at Portman Road. The match is live onSky Sports Premier Leaguein the UK. You can stream it on Sky Go.Global broadcast details can be found atpremierleague.com.Preview for Ipswich v Nottingham ForestFriday Night Football at Portman Road has the feel of a big night for Oliver Glasner. Nottingham Forest have lost three Premier League games in a row and sit 19th, and the pressure on their head coach is building fast.Forest were defiant at the City Ground on Sunday, but Noni Maduekes goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win and left Glasners side with five points from seven games. They have scored only five league goals all season. Theres some encouragement on the road, at least. Forest have scored in every away league game under Glasner, including two at both Anfield and Villa Park.The feeling is that we deserve more points but the reality is that we dont, said Glasner. So far the tactical approach has been quite OK in most games, but if things dont work, you need to do something extra or not on your to do list to get the result.The results are not satisfying but I wont change my principles in life or how I see football because this is why Im sitting here as a Premier League manager. I was just told I am the manager with the most trophies won in the last 16, 17 months. Why is there now doubts?Ipswich, by contrast, have been one of the stories of the season. Gary ONeil had big shoes to fill after replacing Kieran McKenna, but his side play with real energy and have nine points from seven games. They pushed Manchester City all the way at the Etihad on Saturday, losing 3-2 despite goals from Daizen Maeda and Zian Flemming.Portman Road is a tough place to visit. Ipswich are unbeaten in 23 of their last 26 home games, although most of those were in the Championship, and they have scored in five of their last six matches.The concern is at the other end. Ipswich still havent kept a clean sheet this season, which gives Forest hope.The Premier League Table Premier League 2026 England #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 5 1 Manchester City77001971221 W W W W W 2 Arsenal7601115618 W W L W W 3 Brighton75112351816 W W W W D 4 Chelsea74121713413 W W L D L 5 Liverpool733198112 W L W D W 6 Brentford7241138510 L D W D D 7 Leeds724196310 D L D W D 8 Everton724187110 L D W D D 9 Hull City72328719 L D L D D 10 Ipswich73041115-49 L W L W L 11 Newcastle72231014-48 L L W L D 12 Aston Villa7223711-48 W D W L D 13 Manchester United7142101007 D D D L D 14 Crystal Palace7214917-87 L W D L W 15 Bournemouth7133913-46 W L L D D 16 Tottenham7133610-46 W D L D D 17 Coventry7205614-86 L W W L L 18 Fulham7124710-35 W L D D L 19 Nottingham Forest712459-45 L L L W D 20 Sunderland7115614-84 L L L L D Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : Promotion Champions League (League phase) Position 5 : Promotion Europa League (League phase) Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation Championship Team News for Ipswich v Nottingham ForestONeil says Ipswich are close to full strength. Saa Luki and Jack Taylor could both return after recent injuries, but ONeil may stick with the side that impressed against City.For Forest, the big news is the return of Morgan Gibbs-White. He was left out against Arsenal to avoid making his muscle problem worse, and Glasner has confirmed that both he and Nikola Milenkovi are fit to start.Forest are without just two players: Igor Jesus and Nicol Savona.Expected line-ups for Ipswich v Nottingham ForestIpswich: Walton; Ouattara, OShea, Diop, Davis; Palacios, Luki; Maeda, Flemming, Fatawu; EmersonnNottingham Forest: Sels; Diomande, Milenkovi, Murillo; Muoz, McAtee, Schlager, Williams; Gibbs-White, Ndoye; DelapRecent Form & Stats for Ipswich v Nottingham ForestThere have been 26 goals in Ipswichs first seven Premier League games a tally bettered only by Brighton and ChelseaIpswich have not beaten Forest since 2017Forest have won five of the teams last six meetingsForest won 4-2 on their last trip to Portman Road in March 2025Forest are the lowest goalscorers in the Premier League this season with five Recent Results : Ipswich Premier League Manchester City MCI L 3 2 2026-10-17 Ipswich IPS Premier League Ipswich IPS W 2 1 2026-10-10 Fulham FUL Premier League Everton EVE L 1 0 2026-09-19 Ipswich IPS League Cup Ipswich IPS L 2 4 2026-09-15 Arsenal ARS Premier League Crystal Palace CRY W 2 3 2026-09-12 Ipswich IPS Recent Results : Nottingham Forest Premier League Nottingham Forest NOT L 0 1 2026-10-18 Arsenal ARS Premier League Crystal Palace CRY L 3 1 2026-10-11 Nottingham Forest NOT Premier League Nottingham Forest NOT L 0 1 2026-09-19 Coventry COV Premier League Aston Villa AST W 1 2 2026-09-12 Nottingham Forest NOT Premier League Nottingham Forest NOT D 0 0 2026-09-05 Tottenham TOT Prediction for Ipswich v Nottingham ForestThe return of Gibbs-White should make a huge difference to a Forest side that competed well against champions Arsenal last weekend. Ipswich will make it difficult but we fancy the visitors to snatch this one. Match PredictionIpswich 1 2 Nottingham Forest Topics Ipswich Town F.C. Nottingham Forest F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Which Premier League fixtures are on TV in December? 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