Liverpool and Nottingham Forest will meet at Anfield on Saturday, August 29, in the second round of the 2026–27 EPL season. According to the Premier League’s official schedule and fixture-change notice, kickoff is confirmed for 12:30 BST, with TNT Sports broadcasting the match in the UK.
Liverpool’s First Home Match of the Season at Anfield
Liverpool FC has identified this match as its first home fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League season. After opening the campaign with a 2–2 away draw against Newcastle United, Liverpool will play its first match at Anfield in this fixture.
This match carries significance beyond a Matchweek 2 fixture because it is Liverpool’s first home match of the season.
Iraola’s First Official Match at Anfield
The match is also an important occasion for manager Andoni Iraola. As Liverpool manager, Iraola will take charge of his first official match at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. The key pre-match context is that the new manager’s first Anfield match and Liverpool’s home opener will take place in the same fixture.
Match Information to Check Before Kickoff
- Competition: 2026–27 Premier League Matchweek 2
- Fixture: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
- Venue: Anfield
- Kickoff: August 29, 12:30 BST
- UK broadcaster: TNT Sports
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Michael Oliver
The final lineups and match result are not included in the pre-match information. Fixtures can change according to broadcast and competition scheduling, so the kickoff details should be checked again shortly before the match.
Sources and verification time (August 29, 2026, 10:05 UTC): [Premier League official fixtures](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4675097), [Premier League fixture-change notice](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4678381), [Liverpool FC match guide](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-v-nottingham-forest-tv-channels-live-commentary-highlights-guide-and-kick-time), [Liverpool FC pre-match interview](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/andoni-iraola-ive-told-players-they-have-do-everything-fans-would), [Liverpool FC referee and match officials announcement](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/referee-and-match-officials-confirmed-liverpool-v-nottingham-forest)