Nottingham Forest successfully defending their two-goal lead after going down to ten men. Although Brighton had slightly more chances and looked more dangerous over the first 45 minutes it was Forest who got the all-important goal. They impressed more as the half progressed, culminating in the superb effort from Nathan Tyson which put them in the lead. Forest increased their lead in the opening minutes of the second half but went down to ten men when Sammy Clingan was sent off for a challenge.