Countdown already on to a Friday night cracker!

Last updated : 30 December 2009 By Forest

Although the FA Cup takes centre-stage this weekend, thoughts will inevitably turn to Friday 8 January and a trip to face West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

The Baggies currently lie one place and two points above the Reds in the Championship table, with a clear gap developing between both sides and those below them in the race for an automatic promotion place.

Roberto Di Matteo's side have impressed in patches this season but have struggled occasionally to break down sides at home, leading to a bit of frustration among their supporters.

To that end there is no better side, perhaps in the country at present, at frustrating home teams and their fans.

Forest remain unbeaten away from home all season and have conceded just seven times in twelve games on the road, keeping clean sheets at Sheffield United, Swansea and Watford in their last three away outings.