Lyle Taylor runs down the left flank and wins a corner for Forest.

The striker hasn't had a great deal of football after he decided to leave Charlton rather than take part in the season restart.

The corner will be delayed as Cardiff left-back Joe Bennett needs some treatment.

Second change for the visitors, with Lee Tomlin replacing Junior Hoilett.

A threatening ball in by Sammy Ameobi from the left whistles past the head of Forest striker Lyle Taylor.

Another almost moment for the Reds.

Time for a change for the hosts.

Miguel Angel Guerrero, the new signings from Olympiakos, comes on to replace Lewis Grabban, who sent Forest's best chance over the bar in the first half, up front.

Meanwhile, Will Vaulks comes on for Sheyi Ojo for Cardiff.

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Forest have forced a succession of corners.

The Cardiff defence is standing firm so far.

Another close call for the hosts.

Cardiff keeper Alex Smithies blocks a close-range effort by Lewis Grabban.

Into the final quarter of the game, and Forest are still huffing and puffing away.

They've dominated the second half but still need a goal.

A good block in the Cardiff box from Joe Bennett denies Sammy Ameobi a shot at goal.

Forest are keeping up the heat on the away defence.

A break in play as referee James Linington has to deal with an off-the-ball clash between Cardiff defender Jordi Osei-Tutu and Forest striker Lyle Taylor while the two players were awaiting a throw-in.

A chance for Cardiff on the counter.

Sheyi Ojo gets to the byline on the edge of the box. He bides his time before looking for Joe Ralls with a smart ball into the area.

But Ralls can't get on the end of it properly and Forest clear.

3-0 and it'll definitely be game over for Sabri Lamouchi's side.

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Sammy Ameobi cuts inside from the right and lets fly with his left foot from 25 yards out.

Cardiff keeper Alex Smithies helps it over the bar.

A decent effort by the hosts.

Josh Kayode has made it 2-0 to the hosts at Brunton Park with a fine solo run and effort.

And that'll be half-time. It's looking like a long, long season for Southend following on from their 4-0 home defeat by Harrogate on the opening weekend.

Forest are showing more urgency and committing more players forward in attack.

They have been on top since the restart and Cardiff are having to deal with sustained pressure for the first time in the match.

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Finally a save for Bluebirds keeper Alex Smithies to make.

Carl Jenkinson swings in a ball from the right and Ryan Yates gets on the end of it.

But the Forest midfielder mistimes his header. His effort goes down into the ground and Smithies tips it over.

It's better from the hosts - but Yates probably should have scored.

Luke Freeman digs out a cross from the Forest left, but the ball in is nowhere near Lewis Grabban.

Forest have made a better start to the second half.

Lyle Taylor looks to find Lewis Grabban on the left just outside the box, but strong defending by Curtis Nelson shepherds the ball behind for a goal kick.

Omari Patrick has just put Carlisle in front against Southend.

Patrick's effort from the edge of the box took a big deflection and flew into the bottom corner.

That's the first EFL goal a crowd has witnessed since March!

The visitors get the second half started, after keeping the Reds waiting for a couple of minutes out on the pitch.

Half-time stats showed that Forest striker Lewis Grabban had six touches of the ball in the first 45 minutes.

Three of those were kick-offs.

Today seven clubs will pilot crowds of up to 1,000 - the first time spectators have been at league games since the coronavirus lockdown in March.

The EFL is 'as prepared as can be' for the return of supporters to matches, according to the organisation's chief executive Dave Baldwin.

EFL clubs lost £50m in gate receipts last season and estimate a £200m loss if there are no fans this season.

Read more about the plans in the link below.

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With a chance to pause for breath after the first half at the City Ground, here's a reminder of the nine Championship games coming up at 15:00 BST;

• Blackburn Rovers v Wycombe Wanderers
• Brentford v Huddersfield Town
• Luton Town v Derby County
• Middlesbrough v AFC Bournemouth
• Norwich City v Preston North End
• Reading v Barnsley
• Rotherham United v Millwall
• Sheffield Wednesday v Watford
• Swansea City v Birmingham City