The 2017-18 campaign was a turbulent season of transition for Nottingham Forest, with The Reds ultimately finishing 17th in the Championship. The year saw the club undergo managerial changes, with Aitor Karanka arriving in January to replace Mark Warburton. Leading the attack was the loanee midfielder Kieran Dowell, whose 9 crucial league goals, a highlight being his memorable hat-trick against Hull City, proved vital. Despite the on-pitch inconsistencies and a mid-table finish, the season marked a period of foundational stability under the new ownership of Evangelos Marinakis as the club reset for the future.