Not since losing to Tottenham in the final in 1991 have Forest made it to the last four of the world’s oldest cup competition but have rarely had a better chance of ending their trophy drought, coming in the same season in which they look set to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
They will be without star striker Chris Wood, though, who suffered an injury while on international duty with New Zealand, but face a team they thumped 7-0 less than two months ago. Brighton, though, are favourites with the bookmakers having seen off the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle to reach this stage of the competition.
The Seagulls reacted to that remarkable seven-goal humbling by winning their next six in a row before being held to Manchester City to a 2-2 draw last time out.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest is scheduled for a 5.15pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, March 29, 2025.
The match will take place at the Amex Stadium.
Where to watch Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Chris Wood has picked up an injury while on international duty
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Brighton vs Nottingham Forest team news
Brighton’s hefty injury list is showing some signs of easing ahead of the weekend. Lewis Dunk and Matthew O’Riley have been passed fit and “will both be options for the game”, according to Fabian Hurzeler.
Solly March is also in contention and will be assessed; however, Tariq Lamptey, Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, James Milner, and Jason Steele (shoulder) are still all sidelined. Jack Hinshelwood continues to impress at right-back in Lamptey’s absence.
Nottingham Forest have seen Wood ruled out after he was forced off during a World Cup qualifier against New Caledonia on Monday. He has undergone multiple scans as the club waits on a timeline for his return. Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to deputise in his absence.
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest prediction
This is a really interesting cup tie and one which is hard to predict. It’s seventh hosting third, in Premier League terms, with the latter having scored seven on their previous meeting.
However, Brighton have barely put a foot wrong since, winning six and drawing one of seven, and have scored 17 goals in that stretch. They are now pushovers and will be confident of avenging that humbling loss, especially against a Forest side who will be missing their talisman in Wood.
These games are also fairly feisty affairs, so expect a few tough tackles to come flying in.
Brighton to win, in extra time.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Nottingham Forest wins: 18
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).