Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Round 37) on Sun, 17 May 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Luke Shaw 5', Matheus Cunha 55', Bryan Mbeumo 76'. Nottingham Forest goals: Morato 53', Morgan Gibbs-White 78'. Expected goals: 4.57-1.88. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Elliot Anderson (9).
Match report
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2
Manchester United narrowly beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday 17 May in the Premier League.
Luke Shaw put Manchester United ahead on 5' (1-0), Morato levelled for Nottingham Forest on 53' (1-1), Matheus Cunha restored Manchester United's lead on 55' (2-1), Bryan Mbeumo made it 3-1 on 76' and Morgan Gibbs-White pulled one back for Nottingham Forest on 78' (3-2).
Manchester United had 48% of the ball, shots were 29-11 (8-4 on target) and expected goals finished 4.57-1.88. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 74,015. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.57 | 1.88 |
| Total shots | 29 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 23 |
| Big chances | 7 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 383 (87%) | 398 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 29 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 21 | 11 |
Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2): Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Luca Netz, Omari Hutchinson, Elliot Anderson, Nicolás Dominguez, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Chris Wood
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 53' · Goal · Morato (Nottingham Forest)
- 55' · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 70' · Substitution · Dilane Bakwa for Omari Hutchinson (Nottingham Forest)
- 70' · Substitution · Taiwo Awoniyi for Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- 70' · Substitution · Ibrahim Sangaré for Nicolás Dominguez (Nottingham Forest)
- 76' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 78' · Goal · Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
- 78' · Yellow card · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 80' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 80' · Substitution · Patrick Dorgu for Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 81' · Substitution · Mason Mount for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 84' · Substitution · James McAtee for Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest)
- 84' · Substitution · Jair Cunha for Luca Netz (Nottingham Forest)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 9, draws 3, Nottingham Forest 4.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester United won, 3-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 17 May 2026.
When and where is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Sun, 17 May 2026, 11:30 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest?
In 16 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 9 wins, 3 draws, Nottingham Forest 4 wins (goals 43-18).