Nottingham Forest vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Brennan Johnson equaliser
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Everton: Steve Cooper’s Forest fight back twice to earn draw against Sean Dyche’s Everton
Nottingham Forest and Everton shared the points in an entertaining encounter at The City Ground that leaves Sean Dyche’s Toffees inside the Premier League relegation zone.
An early penalty - given away by Jonjo Shelvey - was firmly despatched by Demarai Gray to put the visitors ahead before Brennan Johnson slotted home a rebounded ball after Jordan Pickford had kept out Morgan Gibbs-White.
Everton regained the lead just before the half hour mark through an Abdoulaye Doucoure header and took a slim advantage into the break.
Forest pushed on in the second home and their bravery and control was rewarded as Brennan Johnson danced inside from the right before lifting a left-footed effort past the Everton goalkeeper to earn his team a share of the points.
Relive the action as Nottingham Forest draw with Everton:
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
The visitors scream for a penalty as Coleman is brought down by Colback, but the referee decides not to award a second spot-kick. VAR checked it, and stayed with Brook's on-field decision.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
Forest's last win in the Premier League after conceding first was in January 1997 (2-1 v Tottenham) - they have not won any of their last 47 top-flight games when conceding first since then (D11 L36).
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
The hosts have been better in the last couple of minutes, though they are yet to create a real clear-cut opportunity.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
Gray is perhaps fortunate not to receive a booking after catching Worrall with a late challenge.
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