For the seventh time in eight games in this season’s edition of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest failed to secure all three points - this time against Ipswich Town.

Oliver Glasner’s men were on top for the vast majority of the meeting at Portman Road, but the lack of cutting edge resulted in a 1-1 draw yesterday evening.

The Reds supporters will no doubt be frustrated with the failure to secure the win, but there are certainly reasons to be positive for the remainder of the 2026/27 campaign.

3 How Forest's meeting with Ipswich played out

After falling to an undeserved defeat against Arsenal last weekend, it was crucial Forest bounced back and put on a show capable of securing all three points.

The Reds had most of the early running against the Tractor Boys and deservedly hit the front after Neco Williams volleyed home after a pinpoint cross from fellow wing-back Daniel Munoz.

It looked as though Glasner’s men would enter the break a goal ahead, but Nikola Milenkovic had other ideas, as he played a short back pass which was intercepted by Julio Enciso, who slotted past Matz Sels.

The second half was one dominated by Forest, as they registered 11 shots and created two big chances compared to the hosts’ tally of just one shot and zero big chances.

The Reds probably should have had a man advantage for the majority of the second period, but Thomas Bramall decided against sending Issa Diop off for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

After the showing in East Anglia, Forest now sit top of the xG table, but have scored eight fewer goals and sit on eight fewer points than they should have based on the opportunities presented.

2 Why Milenkovic cost Forest against Ipswich last night

After missing the last four games through injury, Glasner decided to recall centre-back Milenkovic back to the starting eleven for yesterday’s meeting with Ipswich.

Such a decision was an unpopular one with the supporters, as big-money summer addition Ousmane Diomande was the man to make way for the Serbian.

The decision was further called into question in the 41st minute of the encounter, as the defender under-hit his back pass and handed Enciso the perfect chance to level proceedings.

Away from his glaring error, the 29-year-old failed to produce his best display, as he failed to win any of the ground duels he entered during the 1-1 draw with the Tractor Boys.

He also failed to win a single tackle, whilst only making one clearance - with the defender certainly looking rusty on his first game back in the back three.

1 Why Glasner must drop Forest dud after Ipswich showing

The feeling around Forest at present is that the club are struggling to put the finishing touches on performances and that it could come back to bite them in the long run.

For the fourth time in eight matches, the Reds achieved an xG of over 2.1 but only netted once - with the troubles plaguing them being within the final third.

No player has netted three or more goals in the Premier League for Glasner’s men, with attacker Dan Ndoye currently the highest scorer on two after the first eight matches.

However, after his performance at Portman Road, the Swiss international will be looking to keep his place within the starting eleven, with the forward struggling to deliver once again.

The 25-year-old has constantly divided opinion between supporters in the East Midlands, but it’s safe to say his showing yesterday was one which is no surprise to his doubters.

Ndoye featured for 69 minutes of the 1-1 draw and could only register 21 touches - a tally which was lower than goalkeeper Matz Sels - which highlights his lack of impact in forward areas.

Even when in possession of the ball, the attacker was unable to deliver the goods in forward areas, as he gave possession away on seven occasions - an average of once every three touches he registered.

Ndoye failed to complete any of the dribbles, crosses and long balls he attempted last night, with the winger’s lack of impact now starting to infuriate supporters in Nottingham.

After such a performance, the Swiss international was handed a measly 3/10 match rating, with the manager desperately needing to hand another forward a chance to impress.

The struggles in front of goal have certainly been a team issue, but there’s no denying that Ndoye himself has played a massive role in the recent failure to find the back of the net.

Eventually, the goals will start to flow within Glasner’s senior ranks, but for as long as the former Bologna man starts - the issues will continue to rear their head.