Chris Hughton insisted Nottingham Forest paid the price for some wasteful first half finishing as Luton Town snatched a 1-0 win at the City Ground.
The Reds had dominated the opening 45 minutes of the Championship clash, with Sam Sluga forced to save from Glenn Murray and Joe Lolley as they searched for an early breakthrough.
Murray then volleyed over the bar from an Anthony Knockaert cross as Hughton’s side dominated possession but failed to make their superiority count.
And they were made to suffer after the break when Ryan Tunnicliffe ghosted in to meet a cross from Pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu to give Nathan Jones’ side the lead.
Player ratings
Nottingham Forest suffered a frustrating evening at the City Ground as they were beaten 1-0 by Luton Town.
Ryan Tunnicliffe’s goal proved the difference for the visitors as the Reds' three-match unbeaten run came to an end.
Here's how Leigh Curtis rated the players.
Brice Samba: Could do absolutely nothing with the goal as Forest were punished for switching off to allow Tunnicliffe to score and got away with one really poor pass in the second half. 6
Fans' verdict
Nottingham Forest fans have had their say as the Reds fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Luton Town.
The Reds were punished for not taking their chances as Ryan Tunnicliffe's goal proved the difference.
It meant a three-match unbeaten run came to an end for Chris Hughton’s side as they suffered a frustrating night.
Here’s what supporters have been saying on social media.
Transfer talk
Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton admits planning is already underway for the summer transfer window.
But he says the main focus remains on ensuring the Reds go into the off-season having finished this term in the best possible position.
This summer is likely to once again see changes to the squad as Hughton gets his first real chance to put his stamp on the changing room.
And with several players out of contract, as well as loanees whose time at the City Ground will come to an end, some big decisions will have to be made.
