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Today’s Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers live stream will see both English clubs continue their preparations for the 2026-27 season with a pre-season friendly in Portugal. The match will take place on Wednesday 22 July at the Estádio de Nora in Albufeira, Algarve, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00 BST (10:00 UTC).
Nottingham Forest head into action after opening the summer schedule with a 2-0 win over Notts County as Blackburn Rovers continue to build momentum ahead of another Championship campaign. Today’s match between Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers gives both managers another chance to evaluate their teams, test new ideas and improve their fitness ahead of the start of the competitive season.
Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers team news and match preview
Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers team news looks at two teams preparing for big campaigns. This will be the second match under new Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner as he continues to implement his tactical approach during the club’s training camp in the Algarve. Forest kicked off pre-season with a 2-0 win over Notts County and the coaching staff are expected to rotate the squad again. Senior players and academy prospects could emerge as the club continues its preparations.
Blackburn Rovers also arrive with a large group of players. Manager Tony Mowbray traveled with a 29-man squad, giving him several options throughout the Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers match. The Championship club will use the friendly to improve their match fitness, try out different player combinations and prepare for the start of the new league season.
Nottingham Forest – Blackburn Rovers statistics and personal best
The Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers stats show the long history between the two clubs. In 131 competitive matches, Blackburn Rovers have won 85 times, while Nottingham Forest have won 14 times. The remaining 32 meetings ended in a draw.
Head-to-head statistics for Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers include their last competitive meeting in December 2022 during the Round of 16 of the EFL Cup. Nottingham Forest won that match 4–1 at Ewood Park. Before this, the clubs met regularly in the championship and had several equal matches.
Although this is only a pre-season match, it gives both teams another opportunity to build momentum before the start of the new campaign.
Nottingham Forest – Blackburn Rovers live stream and kick-off times
Fans looking for live coverage of the Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers match should note that the match will not be shown on traditional TV channels. Instead, the game will be broadcast via official club platforms including Forest TV and Blackburn Rovers’ digital service.
Live coverage of the Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers match will begin at 11:00 BST in the UK and Ireland. Starts at 6:00 am ET in the US, 12:00 pm CET in most of Europe, 11:00 am GMT in West Africa, 3:30 pm EST in India and 8:00 pm EST in Australia.
Tonight’s match between Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers will be another important test for both clubs as they continue to build their fitness, assess their squads and prepare for the start of the 2026-27 season.
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