Goals from Rudy Gestede and Lewis Wing gave Boro a half-time lead after Ryan Yates’ opener for the visitors. Jonathan Woodgate’s side were three minutes away from the win – only for Grabban to flick home.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings from the Riverside – scroll down and flick through the pages to see them:
1. Aynsley Pears - 5
Got a hand to Forest's opener but couldn’t keep it out. Played a part in Boro’s second goal but had to be stronger for the late equaliser. 5 | PA (Press Association) Photo: Bradley Collyer
2. Jonny Howson - 7
Solid display on the right of a back four. Coped with both Joe Lolley and Sammy Ameobi as the Forest men switched flanks. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Harold Moukoudi - 8
Dealt well with Forest striker Lewis Grabban for most of the game. Was commanding in the air and assisted Boro’s first goal when Gestede equalised. 8 | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
4. Ryan Shotton - 7
Underhit a couple of passes but defended well when Boro were under the cosh. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images