As with the first pre-season game at Nigel Jemson's Ilkeston Town there is a strong link between the two sides following the appointment of Paul Hart as manager this summer.
The former Forest player and manager has recruited another former City Ground star Ian Bowyer as his assistant with Ian Woan set to join as first-team coach.
New signings made ahead of next season include experienced striker Leo Fortune-West and defenders Chris Hope and Paul Watson.