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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest

Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 12:30 · Anfield

Total votes
1,115
Most wanted to win
LIV · 63%
Attendance
60,459
Venue
Anfield

How the world voted

A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 1,115 votes across 19 countries.

Final sentiment
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
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Match summary

Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played out an entertaining 2-2 draw, with both teams having spells where they looked capable of taking control. The result keeps the focus firmly on the contrast between what fans WANT to happen and what actually happens on the pitch.

For Who2Win, the match provides another fascinating snapshot of neutral football opinion. Rather than asking fans to predict the result, Who2Win asks the simple question: who did you WANT to win?

Key moments

  • A dramatic late equaliser turned a tense Liverpool v Nottingham Forest clash into a 2-2 draw, leaving both sides to settle for a point.

Who2Win fan sentiment

Liverpool carried Who2Win support 63%–37% across 19 countries.

Strongest support · Liverpool
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom63%
  • 🇺🇸United States62%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico59%
  • 🇪🇸Spain76%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan73%
Strongest support · Nottingham Forest

No clear geographical cluster yet.

Closest voting countries
  • 🇧🇷Brazil5050
  • 🇨🇱Chile5545
  • 🇲🇽Mexico5941

Regional sentiment

Final continental breakdown for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest.

Europe

No votes yet
LIV 50%NFO 50%

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North America

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LIV 50%NFO 50%

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South America

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LIV 50%NFO 50%

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Asia

No votes yet
LIV 50%NFO 50%

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Africa

No votes yet
LIV 50%NFO 50%

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Oceania

No votes yet
LIV 50%NFO 50%

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Head-to-head history

The rivalry between these two clubs runs deep, dating back to the Clough era when Forest were genuine title rivals to Liverpool. Modern meetings have generally favoured Liverpool at Anfield, but Forest's 1-0 win at Anfield in 2023 — their first there since 1969 — is fresh in the memory.

Why this match mattered

The 2-2 draw could prove important in the Premier League table as both Liverpool and Nottingham Forest look to build momentum. For fans, though, the result is only half the story — Who2Win reveals which team neutrals were actually backing before and during the match. See the global fan sentiment for Liverpool v Nottingham Forest on Who2Win and discover who football fans around the world WANTED to win.

Who2Win Verdict

Liverpool were the clear fan choice, attracting 63% of the 1,116 votes cast, compared with 37% for Nottingham Forest. The 26-point gap showed a decisive preference for Liverpool among voters, although Forest still secured support from more than a third of the poll.

Liverpool’s strongest backing came from the United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, Spain and India, highlighting broad support across Europe, North America and Asia. Nottingham Forest drew their strongest support from Switzerland and Tunisia, showing pockets of enthusiasm in both Europe and North Africa. Overall, the geographical split underlined Liverpool’s wider global reach, while Forest’s backing demonstrated a meaningful international following beyond their home market.

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Comments (2)

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LisbonLine10

Underdog for me every time. Football is better when the big teams sweat.

StateSideStriker

Momentum matters and one of these sides has plenty of it right now.