That’s right, Tottenham Hotspur are headed to Nottinghamshire to take on Sean Dyche’s iteration of Nottingham Forest, following the axing of both Spurs alums Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou (by which I mean their firings at Forest, not Spurs – though both are technically correct, the best kind of correct). Dyche has more than steadied the ship at the Tricky Trees, picking up wins against Porto and Liverpool, as well as a point against Manchester United.
The ship seems to have righted somewhat as well at Spurs. Thomas Frank’s rotations finally seem to have found some sort of balance, and summer signing Xavi Simons has hit form, creating what looks like some semblance of cohesion on the pitch. What hasn’t righted for Spurs though is the injury situation, with Destiny Udogie and Brennan Johnson the latest to enter the medical ward (though Frank has said he expects Johnson to be available against his old club).
It’s hard to say which way this one will go. Spurs’ away form has been quietly excellent, but this Forest side looks a different proposition under Sean Dyche. Frank and the team can’t estimate the challenge this match could present. I’m quietly confident – let that not be the death knell for this match!
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur
The City Ground, Nottingham, UK
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. UK
TV: Not televised in USA, Sky Sports Football (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Peacock
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