Nottingham Forest's Premier League match against Manchester United is set to proceed as planned at Old Trafford on Saturday. The match was under threat due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.

What happened?

Manchester United released an official statement to clear the confusion about the match. The statement said: *“Today’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned. The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes.”

Why it matters for Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest is currently 16th in the Premier League with 33 points from 32 games. Their recent form has been DWDDL. The team is looking to bounce back from their last result, a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on 2026-05-24.

What comes next?

The impact of Storm Darragh has caused widespread disruption to the football schedule, particularly in the EFL. Along with the postponement of the Everton vs Liverpool match in the Premier League, six EFL matches have also been affected. Nottingham Forest will be looking to take advantage of the situation and get a positive result against Manchester United. Currently sidelined players include O. Aina, W. Boly, C. Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, and N. Savona. The team will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges posed by Manchester United. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 16th in Premier League | | Points | 33 | | Games played | 32 | | Recent form | DWDDL | | Last result | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24) | | Currently sidelined | O. Aina, W. Boly, C. Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, N. Savona |