FA Cup 2024-2025: Exeter City-Nottingham Forest, the likely lineups

Exeter City-Nottingham Forest, the probable formations

The hosts come to the challenge with Nottingham Forest without a win since five matches in the English third division: the challenge seems to have been written off but in the FA Cup there is no shortage of surprises, as evidenced by Liverpool’s elimination at the hands of Plymouth Argyle. Forest, in great form with only one defeat in their last 11 matches, è back from the 7-0 infliction on Brighton. Nuno Espírito Santo’s choices will be marked by turnover, considering the Champions League race and the upcoming challenge with Fulham.

Caldwell will line up with a 3-4-2-1, focusing on defensive compactness and restarts. Magennis è the offensive reference, supported by Mitchell and Watts, while Woods and Richards provide balance in the midfield.

Espirito Santo adopts an offensive 4-2-3-1, with Awoniyi as a point of reference. Yates and Domínguez provide balance in the midfield, while Jota, Anderson and Sosa support the offensive maneuver.

Probable Lineups

Exeter City (3-4-2-1):Whitworth; Fitzwater, Hartridge, Francis; McMillan, Woods, Richards, Harper; Mitchell, Watts; Magennis.

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):Miguel; Williams, Boly, Morato, Toffolo; Yates, Domínguez; Jota, Anderson, Sosa; Awoniyi.