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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 35
Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest
Stamford Bridge
London, England
Monday, 4 May 2026
Kick-off: 16:00
Chelsea FC will be keen to secure a strong home result against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on 4 May as they push for a Premier League top-five finish.
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting between the two sides was in the current 2025/26 season, where Chelsea claimed a 3-0 victory at the City Ground on 18 October.
In the Premier League, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have played 17 matches.
Chelsea hold a strong historical edge, registering 10 wins to Forest's two, with five draws.
The Blues also boast an great home record against the Tricky Trees at Stamford Bridge, where they have recorded six wins, three draws and one loss.
Team News
Chelsea will be without several key players due to injury but have no suspension concerns. Chelsea's injured players are Estevao, Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Jamie Gittens and Levi Colwill.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, also have no suspension worries, but their injured players include Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ibrahim Sangare, Murillo, John Victor, Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly and Jair Cunha.
Quotes
"It's amazing. The boys reacted in the way they should have," Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez said after his side's 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup on 26 April.
"We've tried to keep everyone positive in training and it's the chance to be in another final. It's something we've been working for and it's amazing.
"I'm happy. I always try to do my job. We go through ups and downs. I'm very happy about the season I've had but it's about ending it on a high. Four Premier League games to go and a final."
Premier League Matchday 35 Fixtures
Friday, 1 May
20:00 - Leeds United vs Burnley FC
Saturday, 2 May
15:00 - AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
15:00 - Brentford FC vs West Ham United
15:00 - Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:00 - Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland AFC
17:30 - Arsenal FC vs Fulham FC
Sunday, 3 May
15:30 - Manchester United vs Liverpool FC
19:00 - Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Monday, 4 May
15:00 - Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest
20:00 - Everton FC vs Manchester City
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