The Reds made the short trip south to face Loughborough Lightning in their Thursday night league clash under the lights at Loughborough University Stadium.
Andy Cook made one change to the eleven following Forest’s 10-1 win over Boldmere St. Michaels at the weekend, with Georgia Hewitt replacing Arryana Daniels.
The hosts got off to the perfect start when Kayleigh Hines fired in a free-kick to give Lightning the lead in the 8thminute.
The Reds pushed for an equaliser with striker Yasmin Mosby coming close with a free-kick in the 19th minute.
Loughborough doubled their advantage minutes before the break when Hines headed home a Loughborough corner for her second goal of the game.
Half-time: Loughborough Lightning 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Andy Cook replaced Georgia Hewitt at half-time, with Arryana Daniels introduced for the second 45.
Substitute Daniels wasted no time in making an impact when she slotted home in the 48th minute to half the deficit at Loughborough University Stadium.
Head Coach Cook looked to his bench again on 62 minutes as Mai Moncaster and Charlotte Steggles made way for Gianna Mitchell and Niamh Reynolds.
There was another opportunity for Daniels in the 68th minute as the defender headed wide from Lyndsey Harkin’s corner.
Cook made his final changes of the night when Rosetta Taylor and Naomi Powell replaced Yasmin Mosby and Amy West with nine minutes remaining.
The Reds found their equaliser in the 84th minute when Laura-Jayne O’Neill fired home a brilliant strike after Harkin found her in space at the back-post with a deep cross.
Forest continued to push for the winner with Charlotte Greengrass finding her effort well blocked by a resolute Loughborough defence in the 90th minute.
Full-time: Loughborough Lightning 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Forest’s lead at the top of the Northern Premier Division is cut to three points with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley in hot pursuit.
The Reds now prepare for their next fixtures against Derby County at Pride Park (26th March), followed by their top-of-the-table clash at Halbrooke Stadium against Burnley (2nd April).
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