Every competitive match Nottingham Forest played in 1887–88 — 5 matches, 4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost, with scorers and attendances where the record holds them.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Their season | Score | Scorers | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 1887 | FA Cup | H | Notts Swifts | 2–1 | Salathiel Norman 115, George Tutin 25 | ||
| 5 Nov 1887 | FA Cup | H | Mellors | 2–0 | Teddy Leighton, Teddy Leighton | ||
| 26 Nov 1887 | FA Cup | H | Notts County | Notts County 1887–88 | 2–1 | Tinsley Lindley 7, Frank Burton | |
| 17 Dec 1887 | FA Cup | H | Old Etonians | 6–0 | Salathiel Norman 30, Thomas Danks, Frederick Fox, Frederick Fox, Thomas Danks, Tinsley Lindley | ||
| 7 Jan 1888 | FA Cup | H | Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday 1887–88 | 2–4 | Tinsley Lindley 2, Frank Burton |
14 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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