 This was followed up a week later by his first league goal, and two assists, in a man-of-the-match performance against Bolton Wanderers.His good form continued with Ward scoring to secure Nottingham Forest an away victory against Middlesbrough, who were at the top of the table prior to this fixture.On 31 August 2016, Ward was loaned to Championship rivals Burton Albion until the end of the 2016–17 season.