So, Villa are denied victory by two excellent goals from Nottingham Forest. It's not easy, this Championship, is it?

Thanks for your company. Until next time, good bye.

At this early stage of the season, Villa are 17th with six points from six games, while Forest are up to 10th with 10 points, six points off early leaders Huddersfield Town.

So, Villa remain with only one victory so far this season, while Forest are unbeaten in their past four games in all competitions.

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A pulsating second half comes to an end - how did Villa not win this game? Forest have taught them a lesson in taking their chances.

The hosts were the better side, but putting two of their 25 shots into the back of the net has not proved to be enough this afternoon.

Some of you really don't seem happy with that sending off. But, as harsh as it may seem, I suppose, the rules are the rules...

It's been a tasty second half, hasn't it? The first 45 minutes rarely got the fans out of their seats, but since the break it's been a real belter of a game.

Forest are closing in on their first away point of the season.

Villa are desperate for a goal now. We are into five minutes of added time.

Jonathan Kodjia's header from a Jack Grealish corner deflects over the bar.

Hildeberto Pereira - celebrating Forest's equaliser with wild enthusiasm - picks up a second yellow.

The visitors are down to 10 men for the closing stages.

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Jonathan Kodjia wins a corner for Villa and gets a big cheer from the home fans. He's had an impressive debut this afternoon.

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The stats show just how dominant Villa have been. But this game isn't won just yet.

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Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier looks troubled now. Even when his side were ahead, they looked second best.

Now they need to find a goal or they face a third away league defeat of the season out of three away league games.

Villa do well to get the corner clear and then, as they break, Forest's Henri Lansbury is booked for a late challenge on Ross McCormack. The Forest midfielder 'took one for the team' there.

Moments later, Jonathan Kodjia heads over the bar for the hosts.

At the other end, Forest win a corner through Henri Lansbury. Can they get back into this game?

It is another superb save from save Vladimir Stojkovic, this time to get down low and get a hand to Ross McCormack's downward header.

Jordan Ayew has another go from range but his shot is slightly scuffed and it bounces just wide. Villa are pressing for an equaliser.

For the second time in the game, a Jonathan Kodjia header forces a fine save from Forest stopper Vladimir Stojkovic.

Moments later, Gary Gardner is replaced by Rudy Gestede for Villa. Gestede will give the hosts even more aerial threat.

Forest's Thomas Lam is injured and is replaced by Hildeberto Pereira.