Liverpool’s wait for their first win of the new season continues. Liverpool drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at their home ground, Anfield, on August 29, 2026. It was their second consecutive draw after a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United in the opening match.
Liverpool Came from Behind Twice
Nottingham Forest took the lead first. Dan Ndoye scored in the 24th minute to put the visitors ahead. Liverpool restored parity through Alexander Isak in the 60th minute, or the 15th minute of the second half.
However, Nottingham Forest went ahead again when Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty in the 70th minute, or the 25th minute of the second half. Liverpool made it 2-2 through Victor Muñoz’s second equalizer in the 82nd minute.
Liverpool fell behind twice but came back to level the score on both occasions.
What This Draw Confirmed
- Match result: Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
- Venue: Anfield
- Liverpool scorers: Alexander Isak, Victor Muñoz
- Nottingham Forest scorers: Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White
- Liverpool’s opening-season record: winless in two matches after draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest
This was Liverpool’s first official home match at Anfield since Andoni Iraola took over as manager, and it ended with one point. Match analysis mentioned defensive weaknesses in Liverpool’s performance, but that assessment remains interpretive; the tactical cause cannot be confirmed from the result alone.