Forest have spent a total of 59 seasons in the English top flight, more than any other team outside of the "Big Six" (Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur). They were relegated
football fever to the Championship in 1999 but returned to the Premier League in 2023 after winning the Championship play-off final.
Other notable old teams in the Premier League include:
- Crystal Palace (founded in 1861)
- Aston Villa (founded in 1874)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers (founded in 1877)
- Everton (founded in 1878)
- Blackburn Rovers (founded in 1875)
- Burnley (founded in 1882)
- Sunderland (founded in 1879)
These teams have all played a significant role in the history of English football and have a passionate fan base. They are also all capable of competing for trophies on their day.
It is worth noting that there is some debate over which team is actually the oldest in the Premier League. Crystal Palace claim to have been founded in 1861, but this is disputed by some historians. If Palace's claim is upheld, they would be the oldest team in the league.
However, regardless of which team is officially the oldest, there
Live Sports Action is no doubt that Nottingham Forest are one of the most historic clubs in the Premier League. They have a rich tradition and a passionate fan base, and they will be looking to make their mark on the league in the seasons to come.