Unveiling the Untold: 15 Astonishing Facts About Newcastle United vs. Nottingham Forest Clash - 26th December 2023"

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1.Historic Encounters: Did you know the first competitive meeting between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest dates back to 1899?

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2.Record Setters: Nottingham Forest holds the record for the most FA Cup wins among the two clubs, clinching it twice.

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