Nottingham Forest will begin life back in the Championship with a home clash at the City Ground against relegated Reading.Forest host Steve Coppell's men on August 9 in the season opener before travelling to face Swansea at the Liberty Stadium one week later.

Colin Calderwood's side will play bitter rivals Derby at Pride Park on November 1, with the return game set to take place on February 21.

The Reds will entertain Doncaster on Boxing Day and will finish the season with a home clash against Southampton on Sunday, May 3.

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