CRY 3-1 NOT: Match Review and Latest English Premier League Table

According to a report by BBC SPORT on Sunday October 11, 2026, Crystal Palace secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 11, after Daichi Kamada and Jefferson Lerma turned the game around before Yeremy Pino added a third goal in the second half.

Nottingham Forest made a dream start at Selhurst Park, taking the lead just three minutes into the contest. Dan Ndoye collected a pass inside the penalty area before firing a low shot into the bottom-right corner beyond the reach of goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

Palace responded by pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Jorgen Larsen came close in the eighth minute, but his effort was stopped by Matz Sels, who also denied another attempt from the Norwegian striker moments later.

Forest threatened to extend their advantage as the first half progressed. Dan Ndoye forced Benitez into an excellent save with a header in the 21st minute, while Morgan Gibbs-White struck the crossbar after creating space near the penalty area.

The visitors continued to find opportunities, but their failure to convert them proved costly. Kamada brought Palace level in the 41st minute, finishing confidently inside the left post after receiving a pass in a promising position.

The home side completed the turnaround deep into first-half stoppage time. Jefferson Lerma rose to meet a corner in the 45th minute plus four, directing his header into the bottom-left corner to give Palace a 2-1 advantage at the break.

Forest attempted to restore parity after the restart, with Murillo heading a corner straight at Benitez in the 49th minute. Ndoye also missed a promising opportunity from close range six minutes later.

Palace punished the visitors’ missed chances in the 59th minute. Pino reacted quickly after Larsen’s effort was saved, collecting the rebound and firing into the bottom-right corner to make it 3-1.

Forest continued searching for a response, but Benitez produced another important save in the 81st minute to deny Chris Wood’s close-range header.

Both managers introduced fresh players during the closing stages, but Palace maintained their advantage to secure all three points.

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