Nottingham Forest Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · October 5, 2026

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Best Nottingham Forest fantasy assets

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nott’m Forest, MID)

Gibbs-White projects to 9.57 InfoSport Points in gameweek 6 and ranks 1st across Forest for expected goals (1.56) and expected assists (1.42). He has delivered 12.69 InfoSport Points in gameweek 4 alone and holds 1st in both xG and xA within the squad, making him the primary attacking engine for our model’s top-ranked Forest asset. At 15.7% FPL ownership, he is the most-owned player in this squad but represents legitimate elite-tier pick status for category-scoring leagues.

Murillo Costa dos Santos (Nott’m Forest, DEF)

Murillo projects 9.1 InfoSport Points and ranks 2nd in the squad for expected assists (0.37) while dominating defensive work with 44 clearances, blocks and interceptions—1st in the squad. He has scored 11.68 and 11.55 InfoSport Points in gameweeks 3 and 4 respectively, proving that our model rewards defensive volume more than FPL does. At just 2.1% FPL ownership, he is far under the radar despite being a top-10 defender overall in our rankings.

Igor Jesus (Nott’m Forest, FWD)

Igor Jesus projects 7.02 InfoSport Points despite limited expected minutes (51.4), because his 12.3 points per 90 rank 3rd in the squad. He scored 11.57 InfoSport Points in gameweek 4 on just 15 minutes and holds 2nd in expected goals (1.25) across Forest’s attacking players. With 2.6% FPL ownership, he offers high-upside scoring if minutes increase, making him a targeted bench forward in category leagues.

Set pieces and penalties

Gibbs-White is Forest’s first-choice penalty taker, followed by Wood and Delap. For corners and indirect free kicks, McAtee holds first priority, with N.Williams and Schlager in reserve. Direct free kicks go to Gibbs-White first, then Murillo, N.Williams and Hudson-Odoi.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Forest’s defense has conceded 5 goals across the first five gameweeks, ranking 16th for goals conceded within the squad. The back line has logged just 1 clean sheet so far, with both Murillo and N.Williams contributing to that single shutout. Murillo (44 clearances, blocks and interceptions) and Schlager (17 tackles, 1st in the squad) anchor the defensive infrastructure, but limited clean-sheet upside means defenders score primarily through tackle and clearance volume rather than bonus points.

Neco Williams ranks 2nd in tackles (14) and 4th in xA (0.61), suggesting attacking threat from the left flank. Jair Cunha offers 29 clearances and blocks in limited minutes and could provide cheap depth if minutes increase. For category-league defenders, Forest’s backline rewards tackle and clearance hunting over clean-sheet speculation.

Fixture outlook

Forest faces a mixed six-week schedule starting with Crystal Palace (A, difficulty 3) in gameweek 6, followed by Arsenal (H, difficulty 4) and Ipswich Town (A, difficulty 2). Brentford (A, difficulty 3) and Manchester City (H, difficulty 4) arrive in gameweeks 9 and 10, before Bournemouth (A, difficulty 3) closes the run. The stretch includes two away trips to top-four opposition but sandwiches easier fixture difficulty matches, particularly Ipswich Town in gameweek 8.

Players to avoid

Milenković is injured with 0% chance of playing and should be avoided entirely; his expected return is 11 October. Chris Wood projects just 2.15 InfoSport Points with only 12.4 expected minutes, making him a bench option at best. Kalimuendo, Hudson-Odoi and Dominguez are effectively unavailable, each projected for 0.02 or fewer InfoSport Points due to near-zero expected minutes; do not roster them.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Nottingham Forest player for fantasy?

Morgan Gibbs-White ranks 31st overall and projects 9.57 InfoSport Points, leading the squad in expected goals (1.56) and expected assists (1.42). His balanced output across chance creation and ball recovery makes him Elite-tier for both FPL and category-scoring formats.

Who takes penalties for Nottingham Forest?

Gibbs-White is the first-choice penalty taker. Wood and Delap are secondary options. Penalties award 10 InfoSport Points in our model and are rare, but Gibbs-White’s set-piece authority increases his scoring ceiling.

Are Nottingham Forest defenders good fantasy picks?

Yes, primarily for tackle and clearance volume rather than clean sheets. Murillo (9.12 points per 90, 44 clearances) and N.Williams (7.14 points per 90, 14 tackles) anchor the defense. Just 1 clean sheet limits bonus upside, but defensive work scores consistently in category leagues.

Bottom line

Gibbs-White and Murillo are elite-tier assets for Sleeper and Fantrax managers seeking premium midfielders and defenders with high tackle and clearance volume. Target Igor Jesus as a bench forward with upside and avoid Milenković until his return from injury.

Nottingham Forest player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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