Nottingham Forest is considering leaving the City Ground, its home since 1898, due to renovation hurdles and pressure to keep pace with Premier League rivals.

What's at stake for Nottingham Forest?

The club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is driving ambitious plans to improve the team's chances of competing with top clubs.

Renovation challenges

Further renovation work has been mooted for some time, but progress has been difficult to establish due to various reasons, including red tape. Nottingham Forest currently stands 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 16th | | Points | 44 | | Recent form | DLDWW |

Future plans

The latest reports suggest that Mace, who worked on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is seemingly on board to help with the renovation plans. However, if more hurdles are hit, then an unwelcome change of scenery may have to be considered. Peter Shilton, the legendary former Reds goalkeeper, shared his thoughts on the relocation debate, saying it would be a wrench to leave the City Ground, but also acknowledging the need for a bigger stadium to boost revenues.

What comes next for Nottingham Forest?

The club will need to make a decision soon, with the future of the City Ground hanging in the balance. As of the end of the 2025-2026 season, Nottingham Forest's last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on May 24, 2026. The team's goals this season stood at 48 scored and 51 conceded, with a goal difference of -3. Nottingham Forest trailed behind leaders Arsenal by 41 points. The recent form of the team was 0W-3D-2L in the last 5 games.