All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Tuesday, August 18, 2026 as Gateshead welcomes Nottingham Forest for a crucial England. National League Cup. Group stage fixture. Kick-off is set for 20:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Christian Dingert, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Warm and humid, 25Β°C for match day. Gateshead may have to cope without Werner, while Nottingham Forest could be missing Meier. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Gateshead 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest (2024). Gateshead 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest (2022). Gateshead 4 - 3 Nottingham Forest (2021). Gateshead 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (2021). Gateshead 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (2021). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 0:2 outcome.