Double change for the hosts.

Tyler Walker replaces Martyn Waghorn up front.

And then winger Jodi Jones comes on for Ian Maatsen.

Jones has had a series of knee injuries and last played a competitive game in January 2020. He last featured in the league in November 2018.

First time Coventry have really opened up the visitors and tested keeper Brice Samba.

The Sky Blues work the ball to Martyn Waghorn on the edge of the box, but the striker has to dig out a shot from under his feet.

Samba dives to save.

Ged Scott
BBC Sport at the Coventry Building Society Arena

Maybe it was simply the occasion that got to Coventry City in a very disappointing first half? Or just getting used to playing in front of a crowd again?

But the Sky Blues have looked a bit brighter since the restart - and the home fans have responded too.

Just under 25 minutes to go yet to stop Nottingham Forest becoming party poopers!

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Their side may be trailing, but the Coventry supporters are making a racket on their return to the city for the first time since April 2019.

Can Mark Robins' men channel that energy and create some attacking opportunities?

Forest keeper Brice Samba hasn't had too much to do this afternoon.

Coventry midfielder Gustavo Hamer is the latest man in James Linington's book.

He shoved over Brennan Johnson 30 yards from goal, then gave the referee an earful.

Whether for the foul or the dissent, he gets a yellow for his troubles.

Coventry striker Martyn Waghorn takes on the free-kick and strikes at goal.

It's a bit too far out and visiting keeper Brice Samba watches it go over the bar.

A flurry of cards now.

Forest striker Lyle Taylor deservedly gets yellow for a late tackle on Gustavo Hamer which was borne of frustration after not getting a free-kick moments before.

The free-kick is about 35 yards out and gives the hosts a chance to work a set piece.

Coventry left-back Ian Maatsen then goes into the book for a foul on Alex Mighten as Forest look to mount a counter-attack.

Suddenly Coventry spark into life.

Ben Sheaf combines with Callum O'Hare, who lays the ball back to the midfielder.

Sheaf curls goalwards from the edge of the area but sees his side-footed effort deflected onto the crossbar by defender Scott McKenna.

Forest keeper Brice Samba was nowhere near it.

It's been a flat few minutes at the start of the second half.

Coventry can't really get going, and Forest are staying compact in a bid to frustrate the hosts.

Forward Viktor Gyokeres slips as he tries to come forward for the Sky Blues, to the delight of the away fans.

Coventry captain Kyle McFadzean picks up a yellow for a cynical foul.

The centre-back grabbed Alex Mighten round the midriff to stop the tricky forward breaking over halfway.

Ian Maatsen gets on the ball in the Forest box after being picked out by Ben Sheaf.

The Coventry left-back cuts in onto his right foot, and fires over the bar.

Encouraging signs for the hosts, though.

Forest start the second period on the front foot.

Striker Lyle Taylor flicks on a cross after neat build-up play on the left, but captain Ryan Yates can't get his eventual effort on target.

Forest get the second half going.

Will Coventry mount a comeback to make it a happy homecoming?

Boss Mark Robins has brought on Michael Rose for Julien Dacosta for the second half.

Chris Hughton's Forest are 45 minutes away from starting the new season with all three points.

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If you're just joining us, you've already missed one Championship game today.

Middlesbrough came from behind to grab a draw at Fulham in the lunchtime kick-off.

That meant new Whites boss Marco Silva was denied a victory in his first match in charge by old stager Neil Warnock.

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There have been five 1-1 draws in the Championship so far this weekend.

What's the betting on Coventry making it half a dozen?

They'll need to up their threat in the final third - the hosts had just the one shot on target in that first half.

Lyle Taylor's back-post finish is enough for Forest to lead at the break.

It hasn't been a happy homecoming for Coventry so far this afternoon.

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Another delay before half-time as Alex Mighten is down needing attention.

The Forest forward was clattered while challenging for a header, then had the Coventry player land on his ankle. Sore one.

That late chance means three minutes of added time.

Forest almost double their lead in the first of those - as Simon Moore comes off his line to smother a shot by Brennan Johnson from a narrow angle.

A smart pass by Joe Lolley had freed the young forward in the Coventry box.

The Forest centre-back can't continue, so Loic Mbe Soh trudges off to be replaced by Tobias Figueiredo.