Leeds began brightly but fell behind in the 14th minute as Forest netted with their first attack through Brennan Johnson who volleyed home after latching on to Pascal Struijk's attempt to clear a Morgan Gibbs-White free-kick. A string of fine saves from new Forest keeper Keylor Navas then kept Leeds at bay as the hosts took a 1-0 lead into the interval.
New signing Weston McKennie and also Crysencio Summerville were then brought on 12 minutes after the restart followed by record signing Georginio Rutter, Junior Firpo and then Sam Greenwood as the final change. But Forest held firm with Leeds unable to repeat their first-half display as they suffered another defeat which leaves them fourth-bottom and only outside of the drop zone on goal difference.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from another Whites defeat at the City Ground.
7. Marc Roca
7 - Used the ball well at times. Brought an end to scrappy phases when he could. Didn't shy away from the physical stuff. Photo: Clive Mason
8. Luis Sinisterra
5 - Couldn't get into the game as much as he would have liked. Missed a good first half chance. Replaced on the hour. Photo: Michael Regan
9. Jack Harrison
5 - No real impact. Perhaps of little surprise given the incredible events he was subjected to in the week. Photo: Clive Mason
10. Willy Gnonto
8 - Leeds' only real first half outlet. Created danger in the first half. Tried to do the same in the second but Forest defended stoutly. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
11. Patrick Bamford
5 - Looked rusty. One great chance came his way and he didn't connect. Struggled to impose himself. Photo: Michael Regan
12. Weston McKennie (sub)
6 - Some inaccurate passing in tight spaces. Pressed and worked hard. Photo: Michael Regan