The 2022–23 season was the 157th season in the existence of Nottingham Forest Football Club and their first season back in the top flight of English football since 1998–99. In addition to the Premier League, Forest participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
On 20 May 2023, Nottingham Forest sealed their Premier League status for the following season with a 1–0 home victory over second-placed Arsenal.
Coaching team
Players
Transfers
In
Transfers in
Loans in
Out
Transfers out
Loans out
New contracts
Pre-season and friendlies
On 27 June, Forest announced their pre-season schedule. Two further friendlies were added, against Notts County and Valencia.
During the winter break, Nottingham Forest would face Stoke City.
Competitions
Overview
Premier League
League table
Results summary
Results by round
1 Matchday 7 (vs. Leeds United) was postponed, alongside all other matches in the Premier League, due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Matches
The Premier League fixtures were released on 16 June 2022 for the forthcoming season.
FA Cup
Forest were drawn away to Blackpool in the third round.
EFL Cup
Forest entered the competition in the second round and were drawn away to Grimsby Town. Another away tie, against Blackburn Rovers, was drawn in the fourth round. In the quarter-finals, Nottingham Forest would travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. In the semi-finals, Nottingham Forest were drawn against Manchester United to play over the two legs, with the first match at the City Ground.
Statistics
Appearances and goals
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Goalscorers
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total goals are equal. Players with no goals not included in the list.
Assists
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total assists are equal. Players with no assists not included in the list.
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
Clean sheets
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Players with no clean sheets not included in the list.
Awards and nominations
Club
Player of the Season
League
Premier League Player of the Month
Premier League Goal of the Month
Premier League Manager of the Month
Cups
Carabao Cup Player of the Round
Carabao Cup Goal of the Round
Injuries
The following first-team players were reportedly ruled out for at least 30 days after suffering an injury during the 2022–23 season.