Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, in what's become United's traditional festive fixture — last year it was Newcastle, this year Forest make the trip to Manchester.

Forest ended last season on a high note against United, beating them 3-2 in a thrilling final-day encounter that also confirmed United's third-place finish. With Michael Carrick's side looking to atone for that result and Forest continuing to establish themselves as a genuinely competitive top-half side, this Boxing Day clash should be a lively addition to United's festive schedule.