Forest Morning Round-Up, Saturday 24th October 2026: Reds Held to 1-1 Draw at Ipswich Amid VAR Controversy

Nottingham Forest had to settle for a point at Portman Road as Ipswich Town came from behind to draw 1-1 on Friday evening, with Enciso grabbing the equaliser for the hosts (NottinghamForest.co.uk) (Nottingham Post) (The Guardian) (BBC Sport). The result ended Forest's run of three straight league defeats but continued their winless streak, with chances going begging at both ends (BBC Sport). Player ratings from the game included a couple of 5/10s as the Reds were left frustrated by their inability to convert their efforts into victory (Nottingham Post).

The headline talking point was a VAR controversy after Ipswich's Issa Diop escaped a red card despite appearing to bring down James McAtee as last man on the edge of his own box (Nottingham Post). Oliver Glasner made clear his confusion at the decision, saying "it doesn't make sense" that Diop stayed on the pitch, while also praising his side's overall performance and urging patience (BBC Sport) (BBC Sport) (Nottingham Post) (NottinghamForest.co.uk). Forest fans will no doubt share their manager's frustration at the officials' call (Nottingham Post). On the other side, Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil praised his players for showing they could "dig in and fight" to come from behind and salvage a point (BBC Sport).

Ahead of kick-off, Forest made two changes with Morgan Gibbs-White returning to the side (NottinghamForest.co.uk). There was a worrying moment during the match, however, as defender Neco Williams had to be withdrawn through injury, with an update provided on his condition and that of another squad member afterwards (Nottingham Post).

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