Newcastle's winning Premier League goal was a 90th-minute penalty for only the second time, the other occasion coming in December 2007 against Fulham via a Joey Barton penalty
Newcastle's Alexander Isak scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner at Nottingham Forest from the penalty spot to keep their hopes of a top-four finish firmly alive.
Isak, who had earlier cancelled out Emmanuel Dennis' opener in the first half, coolly placed his spot-kick into the right corner after Moussa Niakhate was penalised for handball in the box.
In an eventful encounter, Newcastle substitute Elliot Anderson thought he had made it 2-1 when he thumped in a header at the back post, only for it to be ruled out by VAR for offside in the build-up.
Newcastle were on top for large spells and hit the crossbar twice in the first half, either side of a glorious chance fired over by Joe Willock from close range.
Forest's opener came against the run of play when Newcastle defender Sven Botman unforgivably gifted possession to Dennis, who smartly chipped it over the players standing guard on the goalline.
The visitors' pressure eventually paid off when Willock set-up Isak for a precise volley into the far corner on the stroke of half-time and the Swedish striker later delivered the winner to spark celebratory scenes in the away end in Nottingham.
The result leaves Newcastle just a point behind Tottenham in fifth - and still with a game in hand - while Forest remain two points above the relegation zone.
Newcastle's effort pay off as Forest woes continue
Newcastle were made to work hard for their victory but it was well deserved.
They had already forced Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas into action on numerous occasions in the second half as pressure grew inside the hosts' half, while defender Serge Aurier made a goalline clearance and striker Jacob Murphy volleyed wide from close range.
Luck appeared to be on Forest's side when Anderson's goal was ruled out for offside in the build-up, but Newcastle were eventually rewarded for their endeavour as Isak stepped up again to deliver the goods.
It was the first time this season Newcastle had come from behind to win in the Premier League and it strengthens their challenge for a Champions League qualification spot.
It was also another impressive showing from Isak, who now has six goals in 10 Premier League appearances after also netting in the 2-1 win over Wolves last weekend.
Travelling supporters remained packed in the stands long after the final whistle celebrating with the players on the pitch and chanting to their success in what could prove to be a significant result.
For Forest it was another disappointing result. The danger of relegation remains and they were not a match for Newcastle on Friday evening.
They had a late chance through Brennan Johnson in the dying minutes but did not trouble goalkeeper Nick Pope anywhere near enough.
Player of the match
IsakAlexander Isak
with an average of 8.92
- Nottm ForestNottingham ForestNottingham ForestNewcastleNewcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Nottingham ForestAvgSquad number25Player nameDennisAverage rating
5.54
Squad number12Player nameNavasAverage rating
5.45
Squad number38Player nameFelipeAverage rating
5.09
Squad number22Player nameYatesAverage rating
4.97
Squad number20Player nameJohnsonAverage rating
4.84
Squad number34Player nameA AyewAverage rating
4.72
Squad number24Player nameAurierAverage rating
4.72
Squad number10Player nameGibbs-WhiteAverage rating
4.65
Squad number6Player nameShelveyAverage rating
4.60
Squad number32Player nameRenan LodiAverage rating
4.56
Squad number19Player nameNiakhatéAverage rating
4.46
Squad number7Player nameN WilliamsAverage rating
4.28
Squad number16Player nameSurridgeAverage rating
4.21
Squad number23Player nameFreulerAverage rating
4.14
Squad number31Player nameGustavo ScarpaAverage rating
4.13
Newcastle UnitedAvgSquad number14Player nameIsakAverage rating
8.92
Squad number32Player nameAndersonAverage rating
8.10
Squad number39Player nameBruno GuimarãesAverage rating
7.89
Squad number28Player nameWillockAverage rating
7.81
Squad number2Player nameTrippierAverage rating
7.80
Squad number5Player nameSchärAverage rating
7.48
Squad number22Player namePopeAverage rating
7.45
Squad number23Player nameMurphyAverage rating
7.36
Squad number36Player nameS LongstaffAverage rating
7.35
Squad number33Player nameBurnAverage rating
7.17
Squad number4Player nameBotmanAverage rating
6.69
Squad number11Player nameRitchieAverage rating
6.55
Squad number10Player nameSaint-MaximinAverage rating
6.25
- Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsNottm Forest
Formation 4-2-3-1
12Navas24Aurier38Felipe19Niakhaté32Lodi22Yates6Shelvey20Johnson10Gibbs-White25Dennis34A Ayew
- 12NavasBooked at 90mins24Aurier38Felipe19Niakhaté32LodiBooked at 90mins22YatesSubstituted forFreulerat 58'minutes6ShelveyBooked at 90minsSubstituted forFurtado Scarpaat 90+4'minutes20Johnson10Gibbs-WhiteBooked at 59mins25DennisBooked at 22minsSubstituted forN Williamsat 79'minutes34A AyewSubstituted forSurridgeat 79'minutes
Substitutes
- 4Worrall7N Williams8Colback13Hennessey15Toffolo16Surridge23Freuler28dos Santos de Oliveira31Furtado Scarpa
Newcastle
Formation 4-3-3
22Pope2Trippier5Schär4Botman33Burn36S Longstaff39Bruno Guimarães28Willock23Murphy14Isak10Saint-Maximin
- 22Pope2Trippier5Schär4Botman33BurnBooked at 33mins36S Longstaff39Bruno Guimarães28Willock23MurphySubstituted forRitchieat 84'minutes14Isak10Saint-MaximinSubstituted forAndersonat 45'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Dúbravka3Dummett6Lascelles9Wilson11Ritchie12Lewis13Targett19Manquillo32Anderson
Referee:Paul TierneyAttendance:29,362Match StatsHome TeamNottm ForestAway TeamNewcastlePossessionHome39%Away61%ShotsHome5Away15Shots on TargetHome3Away4CornersHome3Away7FoulsHome17Away9Live Text Post update
Match ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Newcastle United 2.
90'+9'Full Time
Second Half ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Newcastle United 2.
90'+8'Post update
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+8'Post update
Foul by Gustavo Scarpa (Nottingham Forest).
90'+6'Booking
Renan Lodi (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+6'Post update
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+6'Post update
Foul by Renan Lodi (Nottingham Forest).
90'+4'Substitution
Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Gustavo Scarpa replaces Jonjo Shelvey.
90'+3'Post update
Goal! Nottingham Forest 1, Newcastle United 2. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
90'+3'Booking
Keylor Navas (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card.
90'+2'Booking
Jonjo Shelvey (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card.
90'+1'Post update
Penalty conceded by Moussa Niakhaté (Nottingham Forest) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
90'+1'Post update
Attempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Willock with a cross.
89'Post update
Nick Pope (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'Post update
Foul by Sam Surridge (Nottingham Forest).
87'Post update
Attempt saved. Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
87'Post update
Attempt blocked. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Ritchie with a cross.
85'Post update
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'Post update
Foul by Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest).
84'Substitution
Substitution, Newcastle United. Matt Ritchie replaces Jacob Murphy.
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