Dillon Phillips 6
Couldn't really do anything about James Garner's goal. Tipped a shot around the post late on but other than that had little to do.
Curtis Nelson 7
Looked good at both ends of the pitch, having returned from that calf injury. Was one of City's better performers.
Aden Flint 6
Continued his solid form into the match. Will be gutted he missed that header late on from just five yards out.
Ciaron Brown 6
Lewis Grabban played on him all afternoon but he did well to deal with the threat. Still doesn't ooze confidence when in possession.
Tom Sang 7
Another decent display from the right-back, who is growing with each performance. Headed one chance over the bar and sent in a number of decent crosses.
Will Vaulks 6
Covered so much ground in the middle. Had one half-volley shot whistle wide in the first half.
Marlon Pack 6
Looked tidy enough on the ball, got booked for a bad challenge on Sammy Ameobi early on, though.
Joe Ralls 6
Another admirable performance out of position at left-back. It would be harsh to lay too much blame at his door for Cyrus Christie's cross to Garner.
Leandro Bacuna 5
Had a really good early chance saved by Brice Samba. Held the ball up well when fed with his back to goal, but had a few really good opportunities and fluffed his lines.
Harry Wilson 7 (star man)
Buzzed around just outside the Forest box and looked lively, drawing fouls left, right and centre. Cardiff looked worse when he went off.
Kieffer Moore 6
Was the focal point for the long balls up the middle and won more than his fair share. But looked a little out of sorts with his touch and his radar.
Subs
Sheyi Ojo (on for Wilson 71) 5 - Ball just bobbled around him and he couldn't make a telling impact.
Josh Murphy (on for Bacuna 71) 6 - Sent a couple of really dangerous crosses in and Flint should have converted one.
Jonny Williams (on for Ralls 71) 6 - Got on the ball a few times and looked sharp enough when in possession.
Rubin Colwill (on for Vaulks 84) NA - Had a few decent touches late on.
Mark Harris (on for Moore 84) NA - Looked to add to the attack but didn't make too much of a difference.
