Nottingham Forest vs Hull City: match facts, form and head-to-head – 5 January 2027, Premier League

Nottingham Forest host Hull City in what promises to be a decisive clash in the early‑season table, with the hosts sitting 12th on five points after one win, two draws and a loss, while Hull sit third on eight points, unbeaten from four games. Forest have scored and conceded four goals each, whereas Hull boast a superior goal difference, netting five and conceding only two. The encounter offers Forest a chance to close the gap on the leaders and prove that their modest tally can translate into points at home, while Hull will look to extend their unbeaten run and cement a top‑three position. Head‑to‑head, the two sides have yet to meet this campaign, so the fixture could prove pivotal in shaping the trajectory of both campaigns.