Match Information
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Match Overview
Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on October 11, 2026, in a Regular Season - 6 Premier League fixture that offers both sides a chance to build momentum in the early weeks of the campaign. With Crystal Palace sitting 15th and Nottingham Forest 13th, this is a contest between two mid-table sides still finding their footing, and points here carry real weight in shaping how the season takes form.
Recent league form is the standout factor. Crystal Palace's Premier League results have been mixed, with a 0-0 draw away at Leeds on September 20 followed by a 2-3 home defeat to Ipswich on September 12, pointing to defensive uncertainty in league play despite a 4-0 UEFA Europa League win over Lech Poznan on September 17 and a 3-0 League Cup victory over Middlesbrough on September 8. A 0-2 friendly loss to Bristol City on October 3 adds little meaningful context but suggests the squad has been rotated and tested across multiple fixtures in a short span. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a 0-1 home loss to Coventry on September 19, having previously claimed a 1-2 away win at Aston Villa on September 12 and drawn 0-0 with Tottenham on September 5 and 2-2 away at Liverpool on August 29. Forest's league form shows resilience against stronger opposition but a recent dip at home.
Squad availability is not a complicating factor for either side, with no injuries or unavailable players reported for Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest. Both managers, Pierre Sage for Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner for Nottingham Forest, can therefore select from full-strength squads.
With both teams searching for consistency in the Premier League table, this fixture represents an opportunity for either side to close the gap on the sides above them.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace
D. Henderson; T. Mitchell, J. Canvot, A. Disasi, B. Chilwell; A. Wharton, C. Doucouré, J. Lerma, W. Hughes; E. Guessand, J. Mateta
Nottingham Forest
M. Sels; Cunha, O. Diomande, Murillo; D. Munoz, J. McAtee, X. Schlager, N. Williams; M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye; L. Delap
Team Form Analysis
Crystal Palace
League Position: 15Crystal Palace Form Analysis
Crystal Palace's form across competitions shows a team capable of moments of real quality but lacking consistency in the Premier League specifically. Their most recent league outing produced a 0-0 draw away at Leeds on September 20, a result that followed a concerning 2-3 home defeat to Ipswich on September 12. That home loss stands out as a defensive lapse against top-flight opposition. By contrast, Palace have looked sharper in cup competition, thrashing Lech Poznan 4-0 in the Europa League on September 17 and beating Middlesbrough 3-0 in the League Cup on September 8, suggesting attacking quality is present when confidence is high. A 0-2 friendly defeat to Bristol City on October 3 rounds out their recent schedule but should be weighted lightly given its non-competitive nature. Overall, the league form reflects a side still searching for defensive solidity, having conceded three goals in their last Premier League defeat, while their cup form hints at attacking potential that has yet to fully translate into sustained Premier League results.
Nottingham Forest
League Position: 13Nottingham Forest Form Analysis
For a deeper dive into the numbers, see our full Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest analysis.
Nottingham Forest's Premier League form has been a story of resilience against tough opposition undercut by a recent slip at home. Draws against Tottenham (0-0, September 5) and away at Liverpool (2-2, August 29) show a team capable of matching some of the league's stronger sides, while a 1-2 away win at Aston Villa on September 12 demonstrated an ability to find goals on the road. However, a 0-1 home defeat to Coventry on September 19 is a notable blemish, representing a dropped result against opposition they might have expected to beat at home. Forest's attacking output has been modest but present, with two goals scored across their last two league away fixtures, while their defensive record includes a clean sheet against Tottenham. The overall picture is of a Forest side holding their own against varied competition but needing to shore up home form, having lost their most recent fixture at the City Ground in league play.
Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace |
| 2025-08-24 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| 2025-05-05 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| 2024-10-21 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace |
| 2024-03-30 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace |
| 2023-10-07 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| 2023-05-28 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
| 2022-11-12 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace |
| 2012-12-29 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 2 | Crystal Palace |
| 2012-09-18 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two clubs has frequently produced tight, closely-fought results. Their February 1, 2026 meeting ended 1-1, continuing a pattern of drawn encounters that defines much of this fixture's recent history. The two sides also shared identical 1-1 scorelines on August 24, 2025 and May 5, 2025, highlighting how evenly matched these teams have often been. For a contrast, Nottingham Forest's 1-0 win on October 21, 2024 stands out as one of the more decisive results in recent meetings, breaking from the draw-heavy trend. Going further back, a 2-2 draw on December 29, 2012 remains one of the highest-scoring encounters between the clubs, offering an example of this fixture's occasional capacity for goals when both sides commit forward.
Venue Factor
Selhurst Park provides Crystal Palace with a familiar home environment for this Regular Season - 6 fixture, with the club's home supporters historically known for creating an intense, tightly-packed atmosphere that can unsettle visiting sides. For Nottingham Forest, the trip to South London will test their away form after a schedule that has included matches against Liverpool and Aston Villa on the road. The atmosphere at Selhurst Park is often cited as one of the more challenging away-day experiences in the Premier League, and with both clubs occupying mid-table positions, the home crowd's role in driving Cr
Injury Concerns
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