What is the longest unbeaten run of either team in the East Midlands Derby?

The longest unbeaten run of either team in the East Midlands Derby is held by Nottingham Forest, who went unbeaten in the derby for sixteen games between April 1978 and December 1983. During this period, Forest won nine and drew seven of the derby matches, with their only defeat coming in the sixth meeting of the two teams in the 1978–79 season. This period of domination is often attributed to the influence of legendary Forest manager Brian Clough, who led the team to two European Cup wins during the same period.

The second longest unbeaten run belongs to Derby County, who went unbeaten in the East Midlands Derby for nine games between January 1999 and April 2004. During this period, Derby won four and drew five of their matches against Forest. This run of form was highlighted by a 3-2 win in December 2002, in which Derby came back from being two goals down to secure a memorable victory.

Both teams have experienced periods of dominance in the East Midlands Derby, but Nottingham Forest’s sixteen-game unbeaten run remains the longest of either team’s history. Despite this, there have been many close matches between the two teams over the years, making the derby one of the most exciting and unpredictable rivalries in English football.