The game at the KC Stadium was rendered meaningless with Forest securing their Championship status in midweek and Hull's play-off hopes ended by Cardiff's lunchtime draw with Leeds.
Both sides conjured up an entertaining contest however which was decided for the hosts by a Gunter own goal and a Fryatt penalty.
Radoslaw Majewski's late consolation wasn't enough for the Reds who remain on 47 points ahead of the season finale against Portsmouth next week.
Match report and reaction to follow on Forest Mad.