A new era begins in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest on Sunday as Sean Dyche takes charge of his first league match away at high-flying Bournemouth.
The former Burnley boss oversaw a morale-boosting Europa League victory against Porto in midweek. Now, however, he faces the task of ending the club’s seven-match winless run in the league. Currently, Forest sit just one point above the relegation zone. Therefore, this represents a crucial first domestic test for Dyche.
History is against them in this fixture. For instance, they are winless in their last ten league meetings with Bournemouth. Furthermore, Dyche himself has lost his last three Premier League encounters against the Cherries.
Nottingham Forest team news
Sean Dyche has several injury concerns for his first Premier League match in charge. The team have ruled out both Ola Aina and Dilane Bakwa. Additionally, Oleksandr Zinchenko (adductor) and Chris Wood (knee) face late fitness tests.
If Zinchenko is unavailable, Nicolo Savona could deputise at left-back. Meanwhile, Igor Jesus is on standby should Wood miss out up front. Elsewhere, Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi are expected to provide the creative support in attack.
Nottingham Forest predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Savona; Anderson, Luiz, Gibbs-White; Hudson-Odoi, Jesus, Ndoye
When is the match?
The Premier League fixture will be played at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, 26 October 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 pm BST.
How to watch Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
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