43 mins Kyle Crossley shot. 0-1

Half time: Newcastle U21s 1 Forest U21s 0

74 mins Brandon Aguilera shot. 1-1

Full time: Newcastle U21s 1 Forest U21s 1

Following draws at Huddersfield and Brighton in their last two outings, Friday evening saw Newcastle U21s play out a third successive 1-1 draw.

Back at their adopted Whitley Park home for the first time since recent pitch and floodlight improvements, United included Emil Krafth in their starting line-up as an over-age player. 

The Swedish defender made a low key but successful return to action after 13 months on the sidelines since sustaining a serious knee injury at Tranmere Rovers last season.

Completing 45 minutes as scheduled, Krafth took his leave with the Magpies 1-0 up; Kyle Crossley in the right place to hammer home a rebound after Remi Savage saw his header hit the Forest 'keeper.

The visitors drew level on the hour when Brandon Aguilera shot home from the edge of the box.

United increased the pressure as the second half wore on but were unable to restore their advantage, Dylan Stephenson and substitute Ben Parkinson both close. 

A minute into added time Stephenson cut in from the right but Jamie Miley fired straight at the 'keeper and the loose ball was eventually cleared.

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