2021–22 Nottingham Forest F.C. season

The 2021–22 season was Nottingham Forest's 156th year in existence, and 14th consecutive season in the EFL Championship. Along with the league, the club also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covered the period between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.

Managerial changes
On 16 September 2021 Chris Hughton was relieved from his managerial duties with immediate effect, after Forest started the season with only one point from their first seven games. Hughton was succeeded by former Swansea City manager Steve Cooper, who was named as first team head coach on 21 September.

Pre-season and friendlies
Forest announced their pre-season schedule would include friendlies against Alfreton Town, Port Vale, Northampton Town, Crewe Alexandra, Aston Villa and Burnley.

FA Cup
Nottingham Forest were drawn at home to Arsenal in the third round.

EFL Cup
Forest were drawn at home to Bradford City in the first round and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the second round.

Goals and appearances

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