Nottingham Forest have been in the Premier League continuously since 2022/23. That makes 2026/27 their 5th straight season in the competition and their 10th overall across all Premier League spells.
Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at a glance
This table gives the key facts in one place, including when Forest first entered the league, where 2026/27 fits, and where they play their home matches.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Premier League season | 1992/93 (first season of the league) |
| Seasons played (1992/93–2025/26) | 9 |
| 2026/27 | 10th Premier League season |
| Titles | None |
| Best finish | 3rd (1994/95) |
| Lowest finish | 22nd (1992/93) |
| Relegations | 1992/93, 1996/97, 1998/99 |
| 2025/26 finish | 16th (44 points) |
| Home ground (2026/27) | The City Ground, Nottingham |
Forest were part of the Premier League from the start, as one of the clubs in the opening season. Their history in the competition has not been continuous from that point, which is why the overall total and the current run are two different answers.
The Premier League spells
This table separates Forest's time in the competition into distinct spells, which makes the breaks between stays easy to follow.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| 1992/93 | 1 | Relegated |
| 1994/95–1996/97 | 3 | Relegated |
| 1998/99 | 1 | Relegated |
| 2022/23–2025/26 | 4 | Still in the league in 2026/27 |
Forest have moved in and out of the Premier League across different periods, rather than staying in the division without interruption since the start. The current spell carries on into 2026/27, while the club's full Premier League history also includes earlier returns and relegations.
Officially, Forest have been relegated from the Premier League 3 times, and their latest promotion began the ongoing run in the league.
What the all-time record shows
The all-time record sets Forest in the wider history of the competition rather than in a single campaign.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 108 | 98 | 144 | 422 | 519 | 418 | 24th |
Across Premier League play up to and including 2025/26, Forest sit 24th in the all-time table. Their goal difference across that record is -97, which fits a club history made up of both strong finishes and relegation seasons.
Forest have never won the Premier League. Their best finish remains 3rd, while their latest completed season ended with a 16th-place finish on 44 points in 2025/26.
The points total also includes the 4-point deduction applied in 2023/24, when Forest finished on 32 points. That detail matters when comparing the club's historical total with season-by-season tables.
FAQ
When were Nottingham Forest promoted to the Premier League?
Forest were promoted for the 1994/95, 1998/99 and 2022/23 Premier League seasons. The most recent return to the top flight started with 2022/23.
Have Nottingham Forest ever been relegated from the Premier League?
Yes, 3 times. Those relegations came at the end of 1992/93, 1996/97 and 1998/99, which is why their Premier League history is split into separate spells.
Did Nottingham Forest ever win the Premier League?
No. Their highest Premier League finish is 3rd in 1994/95, and that remains their best placing in the competition.
When did Nottingham Forest join the Premier League?
Forest were in the Premier League in 1992/93, the first season of the competition. They were one of the league's 22 founding clubs.
When were Nottingham Forest last in the Premier League?
They are still in it now. Forest have been in the league without a break since 2022/23, and they are one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League season.