2021–22 Nottingham Forest F.C. season
The 2021–22 season is Nottingham Forest's 156th year in existence, and 14th consecutive season in the EFL Championship. Along with the league, the club are also competing in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covers 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. Competitions. 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.