Nottingham Forest and Leicester City are two professional football clubs based in England. Nottingham Forest is currently playing in the Championship, the second division of English football, while Leicester City is playing in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.

Historically, Nottingham Forest has had more success, winning two European Cups in the late 1970s and early 1980s under manager Brian Clough. Leicester City, on the other hand, has experienced a resurgence in recent years, winning the Premier League title in the 2015-2016 season.

When these two teams meet, it is usually a closely contested match with both sides looking to secure a victory. The rivalry between the two clubs is not as fierce as some other local derbies in English football, but matches between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City are always eagerly anticipated by fans of both clubs.