Nottingham Forest have never lost to Exeter in four previous encounters, prevailing 5-0 when the pair last met. That said, this was 74 years ago when the pair were in Division Three South together.
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Nottingham Forest is hitting new heights this season, so can they win the FA Cup for the first time since 1959, something not even Brian Clough could achieve?
Right now, Nuno Espírito Santo's side is third in the Premier League, with supporters dreaming of Champions League qualification. Rightly so, given that the Garibaldi Reds have won eight of their last ten.
Last time out, Forest enjoyed the most noteworthy of all these victories, steamrollering Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground, their joint-second most emphatic league victory of all-time.
Chris Wood bagged a hat-trick, while Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva also scored on the banks of the River Trent.
So, with eight European positions to play, Forest is on course to qualify for UEFA competition for the first time in three decades, but there is increasing belief that this could come in the Champions League.
In the FA Cup, goals from Ryan Yates and Ramón Sosa were enough to see off Luton in round three, but will the top flight high-fliers avoid a major shock in Devon?
Exeter City meantime has already enjoyed home wins over Barnet, Chesterfield and Oxford United in this season's competition, scoring ten goals, thereby featuring in the fourth round for the first time since 1981.
However, the Grecians have not won an EFL League One fixture since Boxing Day, losing six of eight outings. They were smashed 6-2 by Leyton Orient at home a fortnight ago before being hammered 4-1 at Stevenage last time out.
Thus, Gary Caldwell's side have sunk to 17th, just seven points clear of the relegation zone, with pressure starting to mount on the Scottish manager. This only makes Saturday's trip to rock-bottom Cambridge United of paramount importance.
Nevertheless, for one night only, the Exeter supporters can set their league form to one side and dream of a famous FA Cup upset when Forest visit St James Park on Tuesday.
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 4.
- Exeter City Wins: 0. Draws: 2. Nottingham Forest Wins: 2.
Nottingham Forest Team News
With this match pushed back to Tuesday, Nuno Espírito Santo's side has spent the last week or so on a warm-weather training camp in Dubai, so should be recharged and ready to go.
In the previous round, Nuno made wholesale changes, likely to do the same again here, with Carlos Miguel making just his third appearance in goal.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is still out due to a groin issue but, in much better news, Danilo started against Brighton, his first league appearance since suffering a broken ankle on the opening day.
Similarly, Ibrahim Sangaré also came off the bench during that win, his first outing since suffering a hamstring injury in August, further boosting midfield options.
Squad players such as Willy Boly, Álex Moreno, Ryan Yates, Nicolás Domínguez, Jota Silva, Ramón Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi will all be hoping to be given an opportunity to impress.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Exeter City: (4-3-3): Miguel; Moreira, Boly, Morato, Moreno; Yates, Danilo Domínguez; Sosa, Jota Silva, Awoniyi.
Nottingham Forest Player to Watch vs Exeter City
Taiwo Awoniyi has very much been usurped by Chris Wood as the first-choice striker, but was such a key figure for Forest for so long, so can the Nigerian add to his solitary goal so far this season?
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
We are confidently backing Forest to cruise through. Exeter's form is alarming, while the visitors certainly have the squad depth to rotate heavily but still progress with ease, and no one will want to be drawn against Nuno's side at any stage of this competition: Exeter City 0-3 Nottingham Forest.
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup game on TV channel?
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: ITV1
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup game on live streaming?
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: ITVX
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup?
Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Tuesday 11 February 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).