Nottingham Forest Faces Bristol City in FA Cup Fourth Round Clash

As the fourth round of the 2023-24 FA Cup season commences, Nottingham Forest is gearing up to face Bristol City in what is expected to be an exciting clash. Both teams had to navigate replays to progress from the third round, showcasing their resilience and determination.

Nottingham Forest, currently competing in the English Premier League, faced a thrilling encounter with Blackpool in their first meeting, resulting in a 2-2 draw almost three weeks ago. The replay on January 17 saw both teams level at two goals until a crucial extra-time goal from Chris Wood ensured Forest’s advancement to the fourth round, marking their second appearance in the last three seasons.

Bristol City, an EFL Championship side, claimed victory over an EPL squad, West Ham, to secure their place in the fourth round for the third time in four seasons. After salvaging a draw in West London, the Robins triumphed with a 1-0 win on home soil. Notably, Bristol City FC has managed to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup in three of the past five seasons, illustrating their prowess in the competition.

As Forest strives to maintain their FA Cup run, they must also focus on avoiding relegation concerns in the Premier League. Currently positioned four points ahead of Luton Town in 18th place, every match holds significance for their stay in the league.

Bristol City, on the other hand, is comfortably placed in the middle of the Championship table, securing the 14th spot and remaining 19 points away from promotion. A successful FA Cup campaign could add further glory to their season.

In head-to-head encounters, Nottingham Forest boasts a favorable record against Bristol City, with a 43-33-22 overall record. Moreover, Forest emerged victorious in their previous two matchups during the 2021-22 Championship season.

The highly-anticipated clash between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest is set to take place at Ashton Gate in Bristol, U.K. The match will kick-off at 2:45 p.m. ET, providing fans with an enthralling encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the fifth round.