"The stats are indicative of a small squad. You've seen what Nuno has done with his team - 11 changes for the third round of the cup, 10 for the fourth round - I think that is showing you there is starting to be a gulf between the Premier League starting XI and the others.

Nottingham Forest will want to continue an impressive campaign with FA Cup progress at Exeter City this evening.The final fixture of the fourth round will see Nuno Espirito Santo’s side travel to

Fulham host Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on Saturday and both teams are playing with house money. WATCH – Fulham v Nottingham Forest Marco Silva's Fulham remain in the European hunt as they won late on at Newcastle last time out in the Premier League.

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has named his Nottingham Forest team to face Exeter City in tonight’s FA Cup tie.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has opened up on his decision to bench Ola Aina and other first team stars for the FA Cup clash against Exeter City.

Latest Nottingham Forest verdict as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds beat Exeter City on penalties in fourth round of FA Cup

Follow live coverage as Exeter City face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Nottingham Forest needed penalties to overcome third-tier Exeter in the FA Cup on Tuesday. High-flying Forest, which is third in the Premier League standings, won 4-2 in a shootout at St James Park after the game ended 2-2.

One of the biggest tournaments in English football continues on Tuesday as Nottingham Forest has an intriguing matchup with Exeter City in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Nottingham has to be careful to not allow their success in league play to overshadow a good performance on the road on Tuesday.