Leicester City F.C.–Nottingham Forest F.C. rivalry
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For other East Midland derbies, see Derby County F.C.–Leicester City F.C. rivalry and Derby County F.C.–Nottingham Forest F.C. rivalry.
The fixture between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City is a football rivalry played between the two East Midlands clubs, often referred to as an East Midlands derby.[1][2] There have been a total of 108 meetings dating back to 1901.[3]
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Other names | East Midlands derby, Charnwood derby |
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Location | Leicester/Nottingham (England) |
Teams | Leicester City Nottingham Forest |
First meeting | 9 February 1901 FA Cup Nottingham Forest 5–1 Leicester Fosse |
Latest meeting | 14 January 2023 Premier League Nottingham Forest 2–0 Leicester City |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 109 |
Most wins | Both teams (41) |
All-time series | Leicester City: 41 Draw: 27 Nottingham Forest: 41 |
Largest victory | 21 April 1909 First Division Nottingham Forest 12–0 Leicester Fosse |
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Though Forest are closer in proximity to both Notts County and Derby County, and Leicester's nearest club is Coventry City, the clubs are the two most successful and well known clubs in the East Midlands, and represent its two largest cities.