Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea: Premier League preview, team news, kick-off time & how to watch

Chelsea is preparing to play against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a Premier League fixture, with the team seeking their third consecutive win in all competitions after a last-minute victory over Liverpool prior to the October international break, secured by a stoppage-time goal from Estevao Willian.

Chelsea will be without manager Enzo Maresca on the touchline due to a one-match ban, but they are encouraged by the expected return of players such as Trevoh Chalobah (back from suspension), Tosin Adarabioyo (recovering from a calf issue), and Wesley Fofana (cleared from concussion protocols). However, the team remains without Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Cole Palmer (out for six weeks), and Liam Delap, with Benoit Badiashile sidelined until December due to a muscular problem. Additionally, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Pedro Neto are doubtful and will have their availability decided after Friday's training session.

Nottingham Forest enters the match under pressure, having failed to win in their last nine matches across all competitions, with their most recent victory occurring on August 17 against Brentford. Manager Ange Postecoglou's position is precarious, as another defeat could lead to his dismissal by owner Evangelos Marinakis, who had previously controversially parted ways with Nuno Espírito Santo.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a kick-off time of 12:30 PM UK time (7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT) at the City Ground in Nottingham, as part of the Premier League competition, and it will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.