Brentford 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Jota's late header means the Bees are only six points behind the top two, but there are just five games remaining

Promotion-chasing Brentford came from 2-0 down with nine minutes to go to earn a point against Nottingham Forest thanks to Jota's injury-time header.

The Bees trailed when Tyler Walker, 18-year-old son of Forest legend Des, smashed in the opener after half-time.

Fellow substitute Todd Kane made it 2-0 from six yards on the break.

But Andre Gray's cool turn and shot made it 2-1, and relentless home pressure finally told when Jota headed in following a corner.

The spirited fightback in a gripping Griffin Park encounter could prove crucial in the Championship promotion run-in and means the Bees are two points clear of seventh-placed Ipswich, who lost against Huddersfield.

But, with Wolves to play Leeds in the evening kick-off, Brentford could yet be pushed out of the final play-off place.

Two consecutive defeats had all but ended Forest's slim play-off chances but they looked set for a rare away win when they withstood heavy home pressure in the first half to go 2-0 ahead.

The Reds, now 12 points adrift of the top six before Wolves play, had a couple of early sights of goal but Brentford were the sharper and more threatening.

With Toumani Diagouraga influential in the middle of the pitch, away goalkeeper Karl Darlow was forced to make fine saves to stop Gray's near-post strike, James Tarkowski's header and a Stuart Dallas effort.

Darlow was also lucky not gift the Bees a goal when he slipped when dealing with a Kelvin Wilson back-pass.

But the visitors had the best chance of the first period, only for Walker to completely mis-kick from six yards out when Michail Antonio pulled the ball back.

Striker Tyler Walker has scored as many goals as his dad Des, a defender, managed in a 22-year career

However, Walker - on as a late first-half replacement for the injured Chuba Akpom - showed his class in front of goal after the break, smashing the ball past David Button after some neat footwork following Darlow's long punt forward.

Alex Pritchard was unlucky with a decent curling strike at the other end and some great defensive blocks thwarted efforts from substitute Jota and Diagouraga.

Darlow also made a fine save from Jota and then teed up what looked a clinching second Reds goal when he kept out Pritchard's shot.

From the counter-attack that followed, the ball was worked to Ben Osborn, who broke forward and crossed to substitute Kane to shoot home.

Gray quickly reduced the deficit with his 16th goal of the season when he turned sharply and netted after more good work by the impressive Pritchard.

And constant home pressure in the final stages was rewarded when Tommy Smith crossed to Jota, who headed in a 95th-minute equaliser from close range.

Brentford manager Mark Warburton:

"I was disappointed with the two goals we conceded but pleased with the character we showed to dig ourselves out of a hole.

"We lacked a little finesse and quality with the final ball but the fact that we never give up is testament to our attitude and fitness.

"With that kind of character, and when we do what we do well, we are a match for anyone. The players know the best people in all walks of life are the ones that thrive under pressure and today we showed that's what we do.

"Jota has grown steadily into the English game, speaks the language and is a sublime talent who will play at the highest level."

Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman:

"It's a strange feeling really because I thought we were the better side and created the better chances against a very good side.

"So overall I am happy because we looked very comfortable. But we knew they score a lot of late goals so I was disappointed at how naive we were at the end.

"We should have been more professional in seeing the game out but our mentality wasn't right and that is something at the club which I will be changing in the summer."

Andre Gray (left) gave the Bees hope with a classy late goal - his 16th of the season