The result was a third successive 0-0 scoreline for the Reds in the Championship but they are off the top of the table on goal difference only after Norwich's home defeat at the hands of Charlton Athletic.
Stuart Pearce should be relatively pleased with a point against a Wigan side who responded well to manager Uwe Rosler's call for more after a poor start to the season left him under pressure.
Forest remain unbeaten at the 10-game mark and have conceded only 7 goals in that time. They are back in action on Sunday afternoon when Ipswich Town are the visitors to the City Ground.
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