The match kicked off at 8pm GMT with Forest having recently secured £52m plus £3m for Anthony Elanga, a remarkable piece of business that helped them retain many players after last season. However, the club continues to face uncertainty, with Anderson potentially leaving after the summer despite Gibbs-White having a contract.
James McAtee, a player known for his lovely touch and decent vision, is under scrutiny for whether he can impose himself on games as Forest looks to navigate European competition amid the ongoing changes at the club.