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.
13. Crysencio Summerville (sub)
6 - Some good footwork to get at Forest but the route to goal was largely blocked. Photo: Clive Mason
14. Georginio Rutter (sub)
6 - Struggled to make an impact but service was severely lacking. Put himself about when the chance arose. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
15. Junior Firpo (sub)
6 - Tried to prove some attacking threat on the left. Unable to do any damage. Photo: Clive Mason
16. Sam Greenwood (sub)
N/A - On for the final 10 minutes but his impact was minimal. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
17. Robert Jones (referee)
5 - Missed a few things in the first half, Struijk booking was harsh. Looked in real danger of losing control in the second half. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS