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The Championship play-offs continue today with Sheffield United hosting Nottingham Forest at Bramall Lane in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

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Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson handed Nottingham Forest a two-goal lead but Sander Berge's stoppage-time goal means Sheffield United are still in the tie ...

But then, from nowhere, a corner reached Berge, who bundled the ball home and altered the complexion of the tie. An incredible block from Egan then denied Johnson a second and it was difficult not to feel as though the tie was reaching a premature conclusion. It was Ben Osborn’s slip which allowed Zinckernagel a shot on goal and while that was saved by Wes Foderingham, Colback converted to put the visitors ahead. It had been almost a perfect afternoon in the sunshine for Cooper and Forest prior to that, with their biggest gripe how they weren’t further ahead in the tie after goals from Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson gave them a 2-0 lead. We wanted to win, and I understand a draw away from home would have been a good result but we’ve tackled everything in front of us head-on and we won’t change now. Steve Cooper and Nottingham Forest have taken a big step towards history, but this would not be the Championship playoffs without a sliver of drama.

The Reds face Sheffield United in the first leg of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-finals at Bramall Lane this afternoon, kick-off 3pm.

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Steve Cooper's side beat Sheffield United 2-0 in the Championship play-off semi-final first-leg.

A 2-0 lead would have been brilliant but that goal changes things @Caz_NFFC: This match should have been dead before they got that injury time goal - we should have even out of sight by 70mins. All in our own hands now for Tuesday. Cracking match for a neutral

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has named his team to play Sheffield United in this afternoon's huge Championship playoff clash, as per the club's official ...

With just two defeats in the last 17 league games of the season, Forest are a major threat in the playoffs. BBC Radio Nottingham will also be offering live commentary of the game on the usual frequencies. Forest were struggling near the bottom of the Championship table when Cooper took over – now they’re potentially three games away from the Premier League.

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To catch them when we did was nice, but it's a little frustrating the way we've conceded. "We had to weather a storm. There's a bit of frustration at the end conceding, but going back to the City Ground, we're positive.

Sheffield United 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson scored for Forest but Sander Berge's late goal gives the Blades hope heading into ...

His initial effort was brilliantly saved by Foderingham before Colback latched onto the rebound and finished from close range which caused bedlam among the travelling Reds supporters. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In contrast, Forest attacks were few and far between in the second period; Joe Lolley capitalised on a defensive error to help Johnson make it two but Blades responded late to give them a glimmer of hope heading into the second leg thanks to a header from Sander Berge.

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Forest have never won a playoff tie, while Blades have played in eight playoff campaigns and been successful in none of them. Zinckernagel makes a mistake and Forest only just get the ball clear. Keinan Davis is named on the bench, the hope is he will be it for Wembley. Foderingham has to come to claim a Zinckernagel shot, then Blades go back up the other end. It’s loud off the field at a stadium the noise rattles around. A long ball up to Gibbs-White finds the forward in space but his cross goes into the arms of Samba. 19 min: Forest go back on the attack. Foderingham saves at the angle, for a Forest corner. Zinckernagel, from memory, is the player who coughed up a big chance in the FA Cup against Liverpool. He’s clearly good at getting in positions, less good at taking them. The problem is that Forest set off on another of those wildcat counters and John Egan has to hurry back to clear the danger. 36 min: Ryan Yates - big miss - it came from Worrall’s great ball, and that should have been 2-0 to Forest. That’s the nerves. Jack Robinson of Blades and Djed Spence of Forest get in a tangle, both are booked for leaving their boots where they needn’t be.

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I know a draw isn’t a disaster, and even a narrow loss is not the end of the world either. They had a bit more of the ball than what we would have liked in the second half. “It’s disappointing to concede at the end. Whether we like it or not, these games are different, so to come to a big stadium like this, against a good team with good players, in a good atmosphere, and to do what we did, tells you our mentality is in a good place. Cooper will call for more of the same, though, after a brilliant opening 45 minutes in which the visitors could have been out of sight. But a late header from Sander Berge to reduce the deficit still leaves the tie enticingly poised.

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Playing at a hostile ground Forest's squad put in a superb, almost perfect, performance to ensure it is they who hold the advantage ahead of the rematch in 72 hours. But their home form, particularly since the turn of the year, has been something else. Elsewhere, Sam Surridge and Phillip Zinckernagel also played their part, particularly in the build-up to the opening goal. United pushed and probed second half but they just could not break down a resistant Forest backline - and Johnson struck emphatically to double the advantage 20 minutes from time. Steve Cooper's side sealed a 2-1 win at Bramall Lane with Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson striking in either half - only for ex-Forest man Jack Robinson to pull a goal back in stoppage time. Ryan Yates' header was planted just wide whilst the lively Johnson zipped a shot just past the upright.

The Reds return to The City Ground for Tuesday night's semi-final second leg with a one-goal advantage after winning 2-1 at Bramall Lane this afternoon. Jack ...

Sheffield United manager called for Blades fans to get behind their team – and boy did they respond.

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has raged about Nottingham Forest getting away with fouls inside the penalty area.

That gives Sheffield United hope of turning the tie around on Tuesday night as they travel to the City Ground. Forest made the trip to Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon to play the first leg of the Championship playoff semi-final. Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has raged about Nottingham Forest getting away with fouls inside the penalty area.

Djed Spence, Ryan Yates and Jack Colback were also restored to the starting XI, at the expense of Richie Laryea, Cafu and Joe Lolley who all retained their ...

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“We have to go there and be positive,” Heckingbottom added, admitting he was disappointed with many aspects of his team’s performance. But Blades boss Heckingbottom has appealed for the match officials to keep a close eye on Forest's defending of set-pieces during the second-leg after he claimed the hosts should have been awarded a penalty. “Forest drag people down in the box,” he said.

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“It’s great to have him back, and good for him to get some minutes. Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson found the net for Forest on an afternoon where they created a glut of chances. “It’s good to have him back.

Nottingham Forest's rise up the Championship table has been one of the stories of the EFL this season. Brennan Johnson has been central to that in his first ...

There a lot of exciting players on show in this tie, and it will be interesting to see who takes the headlines with Morgan Gibbs-White capable of deciding the tie on his own for the Blades. Johnson has been one of the hardest players to defend against this season in the Championship, chipping in with 26 goal involvements in all competitions and having a huge influence on almost every game that he has played in. Brennan Johnson has been central to that in his first season in the second tier, and the Welshman will likely be playing Premier League football next season regardless of whether promotion is achieved or not.

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“You have to recognise that, not change, and try to do what you do even better. “We knew we wanted to attack the game. For Cooper, it was a case of not wanting to change the approach which had secured a top-six finish in the first place.

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Both have sacrificed finance this year to come which shows their character. We'll need to do it again and I'm not convinced we'll get to where we need to get to. "It'll come down to finances.

It's stated that Swansea City are ready to offer Christie a permanent contract this summer as his loan deal comes to an end. Christie is out of contract at ...

Should Forest stay in the Championship though, Christie on a free transfer may not be the worst signing. That means Forest will be back in the market for another right wing back this summer and Christie could be back on the radar. The report claims that Forest have put Christie on their wish list for this summer – but so have relegated Watford.

The Blades boss insists it is only 'half-time' and believes Sander Berge's late goal has changed the atmosphere around the second leg.

"We have got to go and win," he explained. Forest have not lost on their home turf in the league under Cooper in 2022 and it has proved a difficult place for visiting teams to go. "But we are not going to go and open ourselves up to what their strengths are. In truth, Berge's goal was the only positive to take from a match that could well have ended with United out of sight ahead of Tuesday's return leg. Indeed, as a player and manager he has tasted that on three occasions. Ritchie insisted in his press conference afterwards that they were only at the halfway stage and so it proved.

Belief, confidence and positivity are Forest's biggest assets under Cooper - they must show these characteristics again in the second leg.

They have suffered play-off semi-final defeat in the past to this season’s opponents, as well as Yeovil, Blackpool and Swansea. Forest have never made a final. Even a narrow loss would not have been the end of the world. Somebody asked me before the game what would be a good result for us — we wanted to win,” says Cooper. “A draw would not have been a disaster. But we know what we want to do. It is the reason why they are yet to lose at home in the Championship in 2022. They will not try to sit on their lead at the City Ground. They will not look to grind out a draw. His cutback was good, picking out Zinckernagel and, when the Dane’s shot was saved, Colback was on hand to fire the rebound home. Forest created five ‘big’ chances, in comparison to United’s zero. They will go out to win. It is no exaggeration to say it could have been 4-0 or 5-0 by half-time, such was Forest’s domination. Under Steve Cooper, that is not the Nottingham Forest way. It is why they pushed Bournemouth for second place, right until the final furlong.

Nottingham Forest, Watford, Fenerbahce and Konyaspor are all looking at Swansea City loan star Cyrus Christie as a potential transfer target, Sky Sports has ...

But, play-off semi-finalists Nottingham Forest and Championship-bound Watford have also listed him as a potential summer target. Nottingham Forest, Watford, Fenerbahce and Konyaspor are all looking at Swansea City loan star Cyrus Christie as a potential transfer target, Sky Sports (Transfer Centre live, 14.05.22, 12:30) has claimed. Nottingham Forest, Watford enter chase for Cyrus Christie as Swansea City chase permanent deal

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has fumed at Nottingham Forest after their Championship play-off first leg defeat. Heckingbottom was frustrated ...

It’s made worse by Forest breaking at the other end shortly after, but the ploy from Heckingbottom is a smart one. Forest ran out 2-1 winners in the game after a convincing display against their playoff rivals. It was a frantic game, something that didn’t suit the Blades as they looked to break down a stubborn defence.

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Johnson had Joe Lolley to thank for teeing him up for his 18th of the season. And the scoreline means there is still everything to play for next week. Particularly with the scenes of celebrations from Johnson Snr in the away end. For 90-odd minutes, the “Red Wall” had been immovable at the back. But from front to back, the Reds were positive straight from kick-off. But for Johnson to get on the scoresheet - just as dad David did 19 years ago - tugged at the heartstrings. Still, it showed where the Blades can be exposed. The Reds’ pace caused the hosts all kinds of problems. How they went about the task at Bramall Lane was a study in away play-off performances. The Forest head coach praised his team’s mentality as they came away 2-1 up from the first leg. More of the same. Only this time, it will be under the lights at the City Ground, in front of a sold-out crowd and in what is sure to be an electric atmosphere.

Nottingham Forest's talented defender Joe Worrall is a possible summer target for Leicester City, it has been claimed. The 25-year-old defensive mainstay is ...

Last season City conceded 50 overall for their league campaign. But the Foxes are desperate to shore up their rear guard after a disappointing season by their recent standards that has seen ship 56 goals so far in the top division with three games to go. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, is desperate to sort out his defensive issues and, according to the The Sun, has Worrall on his radar as a possible summer capture at the King Power Stadium.