The Reds get their Championship campaign under way at the City Ground against West Bromwich Albion.
Nottingham Forest have discovered their schedule for the 2019-20 Championship season as the EFL published the fixture lists on Thursday morning (official Forest website).
The Reds get their campaign under way in front of the television cameras at the City Ground, with West Bromwich Albion coming to town on Saturday 3 August for a 5:30pm kickoff.
Up next is a particularly tricky fixture against last season’s third placed side, Leeds United, away at Elland Road the following weekend.
As Derby did not succeed in their quest for promotion to the Premier League, falling at the final hurdle, Forest will have the opportunity to defend the Brian Clough trophy in the league this term.
The first East Midlands derby of the season takes place on Saturday 9 November at The City Ground with the return fixture at Pride Park currently scheduled for Saturday 4 April.
In terms of festive fixtures, Boxing Day brings a trip to Hull City, while New Year’s Day is a game at home against Blackburn Rovers.
Good Friday sees Fulham come to NG2 on 10 April, while Easter Monday on 13 April brings a trip to Deepdale to face Preston North End.
The last game of the season will be in front of the Trickies fans as the City Ground hosts Stoke City.
Here is how some Reds supporters reacted to the club’s Twitter post of the fixture list:
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