Every competitive match Nottingham Forest played in 1879–80 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 1879 | FA Cup | H | Notts County | Notts County 1879–80 | 4–0 | Arthur Smith, Arthur Smith, Sam Widdowson, Sam Widdowson | |
| 13 Dec 1879 | FA Cup | A | Turton | 6–0 | John Turner, Teddy Earp, Sam Widdowson, Sam Widdowson, Arthur Smith, Arthur Smith | ||
| 31 Jan 1880 | FA Cup | H | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers 1879–80 | 6–0 | Arthur Smith 3, John Turner 13, Sam Widdowson 25, Sam Widdowson, Arthur Goodyer, Arthur Goodyer | |
| 27 Mar 1880 | FA Cup | N | Oxford University | 0–1 | 2,000 |
16 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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