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Igor Tudor faces another huge test as Tottenham host Nottingham Forest (John Walton/PA Wire)

Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League relegation six-pointer as both teams scrap to avoid the drop.

Spurs, who have not been relegated since 1977, sit 16th in the table, one point above Forest, who are themselves only above West Ham and the relegation zone on goal difference.

Tottenham are the only side without a Premier League win this year, but they secured their first victory under Igor Tudor by beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the Champions League this midweek.

That came after a battling 1-1 draw at Liverpool, though Forest have also shown signs of being up for the fight by drawing 2-2 at Manchester City and picking up another point against Fulham in their last two domestic outings.

With just eight games of the season remaining, a victory for either side would boost their chances of survival, though a defeat would plunge the loser into grave relegation danger.

Nottingham Forest climb out of relegation zone after goalless draw with Fulham

Last time out in the top flight, Nottingham Forest climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone, but they will see the 0-0 draw against Fulham as a missed opportunity.

Their lack of goals at home is making their survival task so much more difficult: they have now found the net just twice in seven Premier League games in front of their own fans after drawing another blank.

Nottingham Forest climb out of relegation zone after goalless draw with Fulham

Forest moved above West Ham on goal difference after the stalemate, but they have now found the net just twice in seven Premier League home games.

Flo Clifford22 March 2026 13:40

Midtjylland miss three straight penalties as Nottingham Forest advance to Europa League last eight

Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in a decisive shoot-out as Nottingham Forest overcame a first-leg deficit to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Forest had trailed 1-0 heading into the second leg but registered a 2-1 away victory in Denmark before prevailing 3-0 on penalties.

Goals have evaded Forest for the best part of a tough campaign but they made their quality count on a couple of occasions and then again from the spot to set up a quarter-final clash with Porto.

Midtjylland miss three penalties as Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League

Forest had trailed 1-0 heading into the second leg but registered a 2-1 away victory thanks to goals from Nicolas Dominguez and Ryan Yates

Flo Clifford22 March 2026 13:30

Igor Tudor explains why Tottenham take ‘confidence’ into relegation showdown with Nottingham Forest

Interim Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor insists his players now have “a lot of confidence” ahead of their match against Nottingham Forest after the spirited Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.

“The sensations are mixed because you don’t like to not pass [into the next round] but it was a very good performance after quite a long period," Tudor said. “This commitment behind, there was quality in front, a lot of running, a lot of good things.”

The interim manager added that he believed the fans “were proud of the team”, adding that the players “hope this can continue on Sunday”.

Tudor says Spurs players have ‘confidence’ ahead of relegation showdown with Forest

Spurs secured their first win under their interim manager with a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

Flo Clifford22 March 2026 13:20

Team news incoming

We’ll have confirmed line-ups in the next five minutes or so...

Flo Clifford22 March 2026 12:55

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in line for shock recall due to Guglielmo Vicario surgery

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky could be thrust back into action for the relegation-threatened side after Spurs confirmed Guglielmo Vicario will undergo surgery on a hernia in the next week.

Kinsky was replaced just 17 minutes into Tottenham’s defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after making two errors in a disastrous performance. The 22-year-old Czech, who was given a rare start by interim boss Igor Tudor, now appears set for a shock, enforced, recall.

Vicario will undergo surgery following Tottenham’s crucial relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Spurs adding the surgery has been timed “to have as minimal impact on our season as possible”.