Andoni Iraola's second season in charge of the Cherries looked set to begin with a defeat when Chris Wood pounced from close range to give Forest a first-half lead.

However, Bournemouth plugged away in search of a leveller and was rewarded in the 86th minute as Harry Toffolo's clearance rebounded kindly for Antoine Semenyo to lash home, having been selected as a central striker after Solanke's move to Tottenham Hptspur.

Forest's frustrations were compounded by a potentially serious injury suffered by Danilo, who received lengthy treatment before being carried off on a stretcher in the first half.

The draw is the first to be played out in the 2024-2025 Premier League season and leaves Bournemouth and Forest in sixth and seventh respectively, with one point apiece.

Selected to lead the line after Solanke's move to Spurs, Semenyo bailed Bournemouth out at the death after a largely turgid attacking performance from the Cherries, and he is developing something of a reputation as an away-day specialist.

He has now found the net on four occasions in his past eight away games, after scoring just once in his previous 16.

His goal ensured Forest's poor record on the opening day was maintained. It has not started any of its past seven seasons with a victory, previously doing so against Bristol City in the Championship in 2018.