Forest held by Preston

Goalkeepers Vladimir Stojkovic and Chris Maxwell both impressed as Nottingham Forest and Preston fought out a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.

Forest stopper Stojkovic made a string of saves during a first half dominated by Simon Grayson’s side, before Simon Makienok eventually broke his resolve in the 45th minute.

The Reds were on top after the break, with Maxwell having to make some important saves, even if it was his own goal which eventually brought the hosts level when Thomas Lam’s low shot hit the foot of the post and bounced in off the keeper’s heels in the 68th minute.

Forest looked the more likely to snatch a winner as they piled on late pressure but Philippe Montanier’s side had to settle for a point.

Stojkovic made a superb save to thwart Callum Robinson in the first two minutes, with the keeper quick off his line to make a fine block.

Either side of half-hearted efforts for Forest from Ben Osborn and Matty Cash – who might have done better …

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