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
Substitution Alexander Chuka Iwobi Thomas Davies
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
It has been over 30 minutes since Everton last attempted a shot in this game.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
The hosts are looking the more likely of the two teams to go on and find a winner. Johnson goes so close to securing his hat-trick, but his right-footed effort flies just wide.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
Only Gabriel Martinelli (11) and Bukayo Saka (10) have scored more Premier League goals this season among players aged 21 or under than Johnson (seven).
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
Close! Forest nearly take the lead for the first time, as Ayew drives into the box before unleashing a low shot towards the far corner. Pickford is able to palm it away, though Johnson is then inches away from reaching the rebound.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton
Yellow Card Felipe Augusto de Almeida Monteiro
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