Bristol City and Nottingham Forest set for FA Cup replay after goalless draw

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will not welcome the extra game amid their battle to stay in the top flight.

Nottingham Forest’s Gonzalo Montiel (left) and Bristol City’s Anis Mehmeti battle for the ball at Ashton Gate (Nigel French/PA)

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw and will replay their fourth-round tie at the City Ground.

Forest will be glad to avoid the fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when the Sky Bet Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition.