Nottingham Forest's run in the Carabao Cup continues at the fourth round stage this midweek against Championship opponents Blackburn Rovers.
It is also the first competitive match back for head coach Steve Cooper 's side following the pause in their season for the World Cup. The timing of this tie also provides a useful tune-up for the team before the Premier League resumes for them the day after Boxing Day when the Reds will face Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Before that, a place in the fifth round is to be decided. Forest are yet to concede a goal in the competition so far after following up their 3-0 win away against Grimsby Town with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground last month.
