Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest – a pulsating Premier League draw at Anfield.

The Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest unfolded on 29 August 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the iconic home ground provided a fitting backdrop for a game that swung back and forth before finishing level.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 24th minute when Nottingham Forest’s Dan Ndoye struck from the left side of the box, curling a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner after a clever pass from Morgan Gibbs-White. The visitors took the lead and began to test Liverpool’s defence.

Just before the half-time interval, the referee cautioned Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus in the 44th minute for a bad foul, followed by another booking for Forest defender Ola Aina in the 50th minute for a similar infringement.

The second half opened with Liverpool receiving a yellow card for Víctor Muñoz in the 54th minute, and four minutes later Florian Wirtz was also booked for a bad foul.

Liverpool responded quickly, and in the 60th minute Alexander Isak restored parity. The Swedish striker finished from close range after a precise assist by Cody Gakpo, sending the home crowd into a brief roar.

The rhythm intensified as Alisson Becker was shown a yellow card in the 69th minute for a foul. The very next minute, Nottingham Forest were awarded a penalty, which Morgan Gibbs-White converted with a right-footed strike to the bottom left corner, putting Forest back in front at 2-1.

Liverpool’s defensive discipline slipped again when Ronald Araújo received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 79th minute. However, the home side equalised just three minutes later when Víctor Muñoz, who had been booked earlier, found the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Florian Wirtz. The goal in the 82nd minute completed the 2-2 scoreline and sealed the draw.

Standout performers

Dan Ndoye opened the scoring for Nottingham Forest, demonstrating composure and an eye for goal from distance. His assist to the strike was provided by Morgan Gibbs-White, who later turned the spot-kick into a goal, showcasing his dual threat in attack.

For Liverpool, Alexander Isak’s close-range finish after Cody Gakpo’s well-timed pass highlighted his poaching instincts. Víctor Muñoz, despite an early booking, made a decisive impact by scoring the equaliser and linking play with his assist to the goal, a contribution amplified by Florian Wirtz’s creative pass.

Match facts

  • Final score: Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
  • Goals:
    • 24’ Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest) – assisted by Morgan Gibbs-White
    • 60’ Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – assisted by Cody Gakpo
    • 70’ Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) – penalty
    • 82’ Víctor Muñoz (Liverpool) – assisted by Florian Wirtz
  • Bookings:
    • 44’ Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest) – yellow card
    • 50’ Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) – yellow card
    • 54’ Víctor Muñoz (Liverpool) – yellow card
    • 58’ Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) – yellow card
    • 69’ Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – yellow card
    • 79’ Ronald Araújo (Liverpool) – yellow card
  • Venue: Anfield, Liverpool

What it means

The 2-2 result means both Liverpool and Nottingham Forest leave Anfield with a single point each, keeping their Premier League campaigns balanced after the opening weekend.