You do not always have to score goals. Sabri Lamouchi has worked wonders at the City Ground this season, but his side's disappointing 1-0 defeat to Charlton on Tuesday saw them spurn the opportunity to move in to second place.Forest are currently sat in fifth, two points from the automatic promotion places, but defeat could see them drop out of the playoffs altogether.Meanwhile, Forest are just without Tendayi Darikwa, and will undoubtedly go for a full-strength side for this pivotal top of the table clash.Saturday's hosts have edged past meetings between the two sides, winning 58, losing 46 and drawing 32. Jay Rodriguez scored a controversial late penalty as West Bromwich Albion twice came from behind to earn a draw against fellow-promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest at The Hawthorns.Baggies striker Dwight Gayle went down easily in the box following minimal contact from Reds defender Alexander Milosevic and Rodriguez calmly converted his 16th league goal of the season.Forest, who drop to five points off the play-off places, had a deserved half-time lead when a miscued Ryan Yates strike following a slick team move was unluckily deflected into his own net by Stefan Johansen.But a much-improved home side upped the tempo in the second period and, after Rekeem Harper's sublime volley hit the bar, Jacob Murphy's first Albion goal made it 1-1 following an almighty goalmouth scramble.Ryan Yates appeared to have won all three points when he struck home after a neat lay-off by Lewis Grabban.But Rodriguez kept his composure amid furious Forest protests following referee Lee Mason's spot-kick decision to move the Baggies to within four points of second-placed Leeds.Even more controversy followed when Forest had strong shouts for a penalty of their own in injury-time as Joe Lolley had his shirt tugged by Kieran Gibbs in the box.But Mason ignored calls for a second penalty, meaning Forest have now not won away from home in the league in seven matches. Conceded by Alfa Semedo.Attempt missed. Rafa Mir (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. West Brom vs Nottingham Forest Preview: How to Watch on TV… Nottingham Forest and West Brom go head-to-head in the Championship this weekendNottingham Forest and West Brom kick off their Championship campaigns in what could be a crucial showdown by the end of the season.Both sides are expected to be in the hunt for automatic promotion – or play-offs at the least – and will hope to record an early advantage in the long season.Forest ditched club legend Martin O’Neill in the summer following a short return to the City Ground, meaning Sabri Lamouchi will get his first taste of management in the UK.The former Ivory Coast, Qatari side El Jaish and Rennes manager has enjoyed a varied start to life as a boss, with his most recent achievement being a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1 with Rennes.West Brom snapped up Slaven Bilic to lead their own promotion hunt and have spent wisely in the form of Kenneth Johore, Romaine Sawyers and Semi Ajayi to reinforce their squad.RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Nottingham Forest v West Brom game on TV and online. Conceded by Jack Robinson.Attempt saved. "When you start in the right way, as we did with the goal from Matty, you cannot allow the opponent to come back into the game. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences
I have spoken to him and he said that's what he thought he saw. Assisted by Ben Watson with a cross.Substitution, Nottingham Forest.
"It would have been a terrific result away from home against a side vying for automatic promotion.
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The Championship's standout fixture of the weekend takes place this Saturday lunchtime, as Nottingham Forest travel to table toppers West Bromwich Albion.The hosts picked up another crucial win in their bid for promotion midweek, beating Reading 2-1 and moving six points clear of second-placed Leeds. Thanks! For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. Maybe for the first time, is that the volume of games that we've been playing in the Championship?
"Match ends, West Bromwich Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 2.Second Half ends, West Bromwich Albion 2, Nottingham Forest 2.Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.Joe Lolley (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Rekeem Harper (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Costel Pantilimon (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Corner, West Bromwich Albion.