The 2017–18 season is

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's 152nd season in existence, 10th consecutive season in the EFL Championship, and their first full season under the ownership of

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and Sokratis Kominakis, who had purchased the club from Fawaz Al-Hasawi on 18 May 2017. In addition to the Championship, the club participated in the

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and EFL Cup. The season covers the period between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018.

First team squad

New contracts

Player transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out

Pre-season friendlies

Nottingham Forest began their pre-season with a training camp at the

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, United States, between 3 and 14 July, which also included a training match against

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of Costa Rica. On their return to England, Forest played four friendlies within the borders of

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against city rivals

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and

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. Forest's friendly against Notts County marked the inaugural game played for the Derek Pavis Trophy, named in honour of the former County chairman and Forest vice-chairman who had died in May 2017. Forest were awarded the trophy post-match after their 2–0 victory.

Competitions

Championship

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

FA Cup

In the

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entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to cup holders Arsenal.

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017 Nottingham Forest were drawn at home to

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in their opening game of the EFL Cup, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Carabao Cup. A trip to

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side Newcastle United was confirmed for the second round. Forest were drawn to play the reigning

champions

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First team squad

New contracts

Player transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out

Pre-season friendlies

Competitions

Championship

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

FA Cup

EFL Cup

Season statistics

Appearances and goals

Goal scorers

Disciplinary record

Awards

Club

League

Cup

References