Crystal Palace achieved their second victory of the season by beating Nottingham Forest 3‑1 at Selhurst Park, marking the return of former manager Oliver Glasner to the London club. The match, played on October 11, 2026 on the sixth day of the Premier League, became an intense match where Palace demonstrated its ability to come back and overcome a streak of bad results that kept it close to relegation.
From the start, Forest showed dominance, with fast movement and several clear opportunities that threatened to extend their advantage. However, goalkeeper WalterBenítez stood his ground, making several crucial saves that kept the hosts in the game. The first goal came in the 3rd minute when DanNdoye took advantage of a mistake by the Palace defense to score with a low shot to Benítez's left post, leaving Forest with an early 1‑0 lead.
The equalizer came in the 41st minute when QuintenTimber and DaichiKamada combined inside the area, and Kamada scored with a left-footed shot to bring Palace up to speed. The goal gave confidence to the London team, which began to play more aggressively and take advantage of the spaces in the attack. The second half saw Palace consolidate its comeback: in the 45+4 minute, JeffersonLerma scored with a header after a corner from AdamWharton, putting Palace ahead 2‑1 and changing the course of the match.
The third goal came in the 59th minute when YéremyPino, after a cross from Wharton, finished with his right foot from the center of the area, sealing Palace's victory with a final 3‑1. Although Forest tried to react with several clear chances, Palace maintained possession and controlled the pace of the game, preventing the visitors from coming back.
With the victory, Crystal Palace has seven points in the table and moves away from the relegation zone, while Nottingham Forest remains with five points and continues fighting to avoid relegation. The home win also reinforces the confidence of the fans and the team, which seeks to consolidate its position in the competition after an irregular start to the season.