Every competitive match Nottingham Forest played in 1878–79 — 4 matches, 3 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost, with scorers and attendances where the record holds them.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Their season | Score | Scorers | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 1878 | FA Cup | A | Notts County | Notts County 1878–79 | 3–1 | John Turner 5, Arthur Goodyer, Arthur Smith | |
| 21 Dec 1878 | FA Cup | H | Sheffield | 2–0 | |||
| 25 Feb 1879 | FA Cup | H | Oxford University | 2–1 | Arthur Smith, Arthur Goodyer | ||
| 22 Mar 1879 | FA Cup | N | Old Etonians | 1–2 | J Bishop 55 | 700 |
6 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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