Nottingham Forest’s summer preparations conclude this afternoon with a fixture against Brest at the City Ground.
The encounter marks Forest’s last tune-up before their Premier League curtain-raiser against Leeds next weekend, with anticipation growing among supporters for the new season.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have enjoyed a comprehensive pre-season schedule, testing themselves against Notts County, Blackburn Rovers, Vitoria de Guimaraes, Portimonense, Sporting, Udinese, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen.
This afternoon’s contest could provide early indications of the side likely to start against Leeds, with team news available ahead of the 2pm kick-off.
Live updates will follow throughout the match.
Forest concluded their pre-season programme in style, securing a comfortable two-goal victory over Ligue 1 outfit Brest.
With the Leeds fixture approaching, Forest established a 2-0 advantage at half-time courtesy of German full-back Luca Netz’s impressive first-half contribution.
Netz won a penalty when Mama Balde brought him down in the area, allowing Chris Wood to convert from twelve yards.
The German subsequently added his own goal, finishing off a slick team move initiated by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who found Nicolas Dominguez before the Argentine’s precise pass set Netz clear.
Forest controlled proceedings at the City Ground, where the first-team squad had been granted Sunday off following a behind-closed-doors friendly against Coventry City on Saturday.
The club also bid farewell to striker Taiwo Awoniyi at half-time, with the first-team squad and coaching staff forming a guard of honour as he nears his move to Coventry City.
The second half offered limited opportunities for either side as Forest protected their advantage, though Arnaud Kalimuendo’s overhit pass nearly picked out Dilane Bakwa for a potential third goal.
Forest face their final pre-season encounter against Brest before their Premier League opener against Leeds next weekend.
The side will be looking to sign off their summer programme with a positive result ahead of the new campaign.