Every competitive match Nottingham Forest played in 1888–89 — 4 matches, 0 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost, with scorers and attendances where the record holds them.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Their season | Score | Scorers | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 1889 | FA Cup | H | Linfield Athletic | 2–2 | Salathiel Norman 64, Frank Burton 68 | ||
| 16 Feb 1889 | FA Cup | A | Chatham | 1–1 | |||
| 23 Feb 1889 | FA Cup | H | Chatham | 2–2 | |||
| 28 Feb 1889 | FA Cup | N | Chatham | 2–3 |
2 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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