Liverpool held 2-2 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield in Premier League matchweek 2

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield in a matchweek 2 fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League. The result handed Nottingham Forest their first points of the new season while Liverpool dropped points at home.

Dan Ndoye opened the scoring in the 24th minute for Nottingham Forest. Alexander Isak and Víctor Muñoz each scored for Liverpool, and Morgan Gibbs-White supplied the assist for the opener and converted a spot kick in the 70th minute. Forest operated in a 3-4-2-1 and, while they did not control possession, they were responsive in the second half and challenged the Reds multiple times.

Nottingham Forest took the lead but surrendered it twice in the second half. Liverpool fell behind on two occasions yet recovered to force the draw before the final whistle. The match finished level at Anfield.

The Reds have now conceded four goals across their last two English Premier League matches. The report notes Liverpool allowed opponents to find gaps in both midfield and defence and looked vulnerable multiple times. After this performance the article says the backline needs significant improvement.

Andoni Iraola’s men continue to struggle and are still looking for their first win of the Premier League 2026-27 campaign. The piece states this is not the start of the season they were hoping for and that Iraola should continue to improve his tactics. It also says the Oliver Glasner-led side showed that they can easily trouble the best clubs in the Premier League but will not be happy with this result.

Morgan Gibbs-White provided the opening assist and converted the 70th-minute penalty. His overall contribution earned him the Player of the Match award.