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Nottingham Forest conclude pre-season with victory over Brest
Sky Sports confirms broadcaster for opening day fixtures as Forest secure final friendly win
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Event
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE
Nottingham Forest completed their pre-season preparations with a win against Brest on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
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Background
Why this event matters
Nottingham Forest concluded their pre-season preparations with a victory against French side Brest on Sunday, 16 August 2026. This result rounds off the club's build-up ahead of the 2026-27 English Football League campaign. Sky Sports is set to broadcast the opening day fixtures for the new season, marking the transition from pre-season friendlies to competitive league action.
event-brief
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE
Nottingham Forest concluded their pre-season preparations with a victory against French side Brest on Sunday, 16 August 2026. This result rounds off the club's build-up ahead of the 2026-27 English Football League campaign. Sky Sports is set to broadcast the opening day fixtures
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11727/13279316/nottingham-forest-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights | published Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Provides the primary report on Nottingham Forest's pre-season conclusion and broadcast rights for the 2026-27 season start.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13573022/championship-live-scores-match-updates-and-free-highlights-plus-efl-latest-from-league-one-and-league-two | published Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:30:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary source for the live coverage event and scheduling details.
Fact cards
entity brief
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE: key people and institutions
Key entities: Nottingham Forest, Brest, Sky Sports, Championship, League One, League Two.
faq brief
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE: key questions
What was the result of the Nottingham Forest vs Brest match? Nottingham Forest secured a victory, though the specific scoreline is not detailed in the available report. When did Nottingham Forest conclude their pre-season? The pre-season campaign concluded on Sunday, 16 August 20
source brief
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11727/13279316/nottingham-forest-transfers-latest-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-goals-and-highlights | published Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports | Provides the primary report on Nottingha
timeline brief
Championship, League One and League Two opening day LIVE: timeline
16 August 2026: Nottingham Forest play and defeat Brest in a pre-season friendly, concluding their preparations for the 2026-27 season. 16 August 2026: Sky Sports confirms it will broadcast English Football League opening day fixtures for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Timeline
16 August 2026
Nottingham Forest play and defeat Brest in a pre-season friendly, concluding their preparations for the 2026-27 season.
16 August 2026
Sky Sports confirms it will broadcast English Football League opening day fixtures for the start of the 2026-27 season.
FAQ
What was the result of the Nottingham Forest vs Brest match?
Nottingham Forest secured a victory, though the specific scoreline is not detailed in the available report.
When did Nottingham Forest conclude their pre-season?
The pre-season campaign concluded on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Which broadcaster is covering the start of the 2026-27 season?
Sky Sports is broadcasting the English Football League opening day fixtures.
What leagues were covered on 15 August 2026?
The English Championship, League One, and League Two.
What time did the Sky Sports live coverage begin?
11:50 UK time.
What content was included in the broadcast?
Scores, match updates, and free highlights.
Are specific match results available?
No, the specific results are unavailable as the live blog content is currently inaccessible.