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League CupSeason 2018

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle

29 August 2018 at 19:45The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Match Summary

Nottingham Forest defeated Newcastle 3:1. The match was played in League Cup 2018.

Rivalry since 2016

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Head to Head Results· 10

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have met 10 times — Nottingham Forest won 2, Newcastle won 7, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Newcastle leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.60 per match (14 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (80%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (70%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Newcastle are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
36 · 3.6/match
Both scored
8/10 · 80%
Over 2.5
7/10 · 70%

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026