They should have taken the lead with the first real attempt on goal just before the half-hour mark when Troy Brown's header from Leadbitter's cross was excellently tipped over the bar by Forest keeper Lee Camp.

BBC: Ipswich 0-1 Nottm Forest

Forest's Wes Morgan headed over the bar and Barnsley doubled their lead when Gray headed in Kieran Trippier's cross.

BBC: Sport - Football - Nottm Forest 2-2 Barnsley

Forest missed several chances and came closest when Dele Adebola's header rattled the bar with 15 minutes left.

BBC: Sport - Football - Scunthorpe 1-0 Nottm Forest