Liverpool twice gave Nottingham Forest the chance to take the lead at Anfield, but a late equalizer from Victor Muñoz secured a 2-2 draw. The two teams shared a point each.
Match Result and Scoring Sequence
Nottingham Forest took the lead first when Dan Ndoye scored in the opening half. Liverpool restored parity through Alexander Isak around the one-hour mark of the second half.
Morgan Gibbs-White then put Forest back in front at 2-1 from the penalty spot. Liverpool’s second equalizer came late in the match, when Victor Muñoz scored to make the final score 2-2.
Liverpool came from behind twice but could not turn the comeback into a victory.
Muñoz’s Full Debut and First Goal
According to Liverpool’s official report, Muñoz made his full debut for Liverpool and also scored his first goal. Independent reports described the appearance as his first in front of the home fans.
The match therefore meant more than just a late equalizer. Liverpool secured a point, while Muñoz completed his debut by scoring his first goal at Anfield.
Iraola’s First Premier League Home Match at Anfield
For Andoni Iraola, this was his first Premier League match at Anfield as Liverpool manager. The game ended in a 2-2 draw rather than a victory, with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest taking one point each.
Confirmed Sources
- Liverpool FC, ‘Isak and Munoz score as Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest’ — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/isak-and-munoz-score-liverpool-draw-nottingham-forest/?amp=1 (checked August 30, 2026)
- Sky Sports, ‘Liverpool 2-2 N Forest - Match Report & Highlights’ — https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-n-forest/report/559460 (checked August 30, 2026)
- The Guardian, ‘Víctor Muñoz rescues Liverpool to deny Nottingham Forest another Anfield victory’ — https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/29/liverpool-nottingham-forest-premier-league-match-report (checked August 30, 2026)