Newcastle United U21s picked up their second straight Premier League 2 win but were made to work hard by Nottingham Forest. A double from Josh Scott proved decisive, although a header from Loic Mbe Soh in the closing stages led to a nervy finale on Friday night.
Elliott Dickman named three changes from the side who earned a goalless draw at Doncaster Rovers in the Papa John's Trophy. Matty Bondswell, Niall Brookwell and Josh Scott came into the team, with Jordan Hackett dropping to the bench and both James Huntley and Michael Ndiweni not included in the squad.
Scott opened the scoring after just 12 minutes, reacting quickest to a rebound after Remi Savage saw his header saved. Forest missed chances to level before the break, and were made to rue these misses when a slip from goalkeeper George Shelvey presented Scott with a simple tap-in.
