Chelsea v Nottingham Forest tickets | Premier League | Stamford Bridge
Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Monday, May 4, 2026 in a Premier League match on the British bank holiday. This rescheduled fixture has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports and kicks off at 4:00 PM CET. With Chelsea fighting for European qualification and Forest battling against relegation, both teams have plenty to play for in this penultimate home game of the Blues' season.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 4:00 PM CET on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Stamford Bridge. Originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2, the game was moved to the bank holiday Monday for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports. It is part of Chelsea's demanding final month of the season, which also includes matches against Liverpool, Tottenham, and Sunderland.
Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge has been Chelsea's home since 1905 and accommodates 40,341 spectators. The iconic West London stadium has witnessed countless unforgettable moments in club history, from title celebrations to famous European nights. Located in Fulham, the stadium offers an intimate atmosphere that brings fans close to the action.
Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea have dominated this fixture in recent decades. Across 101 meetings in all competitions, Chelsea have won 43 to Forest's 27, with 31 draws. Since 1998 the Blues have been particularly dominant, winning 10 of 13 games across various competitions. Forest have only beaten Chelsea once since 2023, a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in September 2023.
Last Meeting
Chelsea won 3-0 at the City Ground on October 18, 2025, a result that proved decisive for Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou. Josh Acheampong scored his first professional goal in the 49th minute with a header from a Pedro Neto cross. Neto doubled the lead just three minutes later before Reece James added a third in the 84th minute. Postecoglou was sacked just 19 minutes after the final whistle, having failed to win any of his eight games as coach.
Chelsea Season {current_season}
Liam Rosenior took the reins at Stamford Bridge in January 2026, becoming the club's fifth permanent head coach since the BlueCo takeover in 2022. The 41-year-old arrived from sister club Strasbourg, whom he had led into European competition for the first time in 19 years. Rosenior inherited a squad featuring Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Alejandro Garnacho and faces the challenge of delivering consistency at a club that has struggled with managerial stability. Chelsea sit sixth in the table and remain in the race for European qualification.
Nottingham Forest Season {current_season}
Vítor Pereira became Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the {current_season} season when he was appointed in February 2026. The Portuguese coach replaced Sean Dyche, who himself had taken over from Ange Postecoglou, who had briefly succeeded Nuno Espírito Santo. Despite the managerial turmoil, Forest have found some stability under Pereira and remain in the fight for Premier League survival. The former Wolves coach already has experience with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, having won a league-cup double at Olympiakos in 2015. Key players include Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Elliot Anderson.
Tickets
Tickets for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on the bank holiday Monday are in high demand. With both clubs still fighting for their respective objectives and the game benefiting from a TV audience, expect an electrifying atmosphere at the Bridge. This is Chelsea's penultimate home game of the season.

