Key Takeaways:
- Nottingham Forest lost 2-3 at home to Midtjylland in the Europa League second round of the main phase
- Ange Postecoglou is the first Forest boss in a century to go without a victory in his initial six matches
- Forest remains 17th in the Premier League table with 5 points and has exited the Carabao Cup
Poor Start for Postecoglou in European and Domestic Competitions
Nottingham Forest suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Midtjylland in the second round of the Europa League’s main phase, intensifying the club’s winless streak since Ange Postecoglou took charge. With only two points earned in his first six matches at the helm, Postecoglou’s tenure is off to a historically challenging start.
Ange Postecoglou's nightmare Nottingham Forest start continues with a 3-2 defeat at home to Midtjylland. 😵
❌ 4 Defeats
🤝 2 Draws
✅ 0 WinsLast season's Europa League-winning gaffer is still yet to win after six games in charge at the Forest. 🚫
The Reds have got Newcastle… pic.twitter.com/55a2v92Azj
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 2, 2025
Historic Unwanted Record Matched
Postecoglou has become the first Nottingham Forest manager in the past 100 years to fail to secure a victory in his opening six fixtures. The last comparable sequence occurred in 1925, when John Baines went winless across his first seven matches, though he remained with the club for an additional four years thereafter.
Managerial Changes and Current Club Standing
Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach on 9 September following the latter’s contract extension until 2028, which was agreed in June. Under the new manager, Forest has already exited the Carabao Cup and has failed to record a win in any of their group stage Europa League matches. The team currently holds 17th place in the Premier League, accumulating a total of 5 points.
| Manager | Year | Opening Winless Run | Tenure Continuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ange Postecoglou | 2024 | 6 matches | Active |
| John Baines | 1925 | 7 matches | 4 more years |
