Ipswich Town to host Nottingham Forest at Portman Road in Premier League matchweek 8
Ipswich Town will host Nottingham Forest at Portman Road on 23 October 2026 in a Premier League 2026-27 matchweek 8 fixture. The game pits Gary O’Neil’s side against Oliver Glasner’s team in what is billed as an important league meeting.
Ipswich arrive after a 2-3 defeat to Manchester City in their previous league outing, a match in which they pushed Enzo Maresca’s men but left without points. The Tractor Boys have recorded three wins in their first seven top‑flight games and occupy 10th place on the table. Playing at Portman Road gives Gary O’Neil’s men home advantage heading into this fixture.
Despite their attacking potential, Ipswich’s defensive work has been described as underwhelming and remains an area of concern. Daizen Maeda, 28, is expected to be central to their midfield control and goal threat; he scored one of Ipswich’s goals in the 2-3 loss to Manchester City and will look to add to his tally.
Nottingham Forest arrive on a three‑match losing run in the Premier League 2026-27 under Oliver Glasner. After a victory over Aston Villa they suffered defeats to Coventry City, Crystal Palace and the defending champions Arsenal, and will be aiming to halt that sequence as the visiting side.
Xaver Schlager, 29, is set to play a key role for Nottingham Forest across midfield and defence; he was cited as one of Forest’s top performers in the 0-1 loss to Arsenal and registered the most defensive contributions with 14. Schlager will be relied upon to replicate that level of defensive work in this fixture.
The outcome of this match will influence both sides’ immediate league positions in matchweek 8 of the Premier League 2026-27 season. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
