Crystal Palace beats Nottingham Forest 3–1 after early deficit

Ndoye gives Forest an early lead

Nottingham Forest went ahead in the third minute. Ndoye intercepted a loose header from Khalaili and finished to give the visitors the first goal. Palace had an opportunity to answer when Sels denied Strand Larsen, but the rebound was blocked. Benitez also made a save at the other end, stopping a header from Ndoye.

Palace goes ahead before halftime

Forest had another chance when Gibbs-White hit the bar. Delap followed up from close range, but Benitez saved his attempt. Palace equalized in the 41st minute through Kamada, who combined with Wharton, Timber and Strand Larsen before scoring with a lifted finish.

Palace took the lead in first-half stoppage time. Lerma met Wharton’s corner with a header that went through Sels’s legs. That goal sent Palace into halftime ahead 2–1, despite Forest’s third-minute opener.

Pino adds Palace’s third

Forest came close to drawing level after the break. Gibbs-White’s header deflected off Canvot and struck the post. Palace then scored in the 59th minute: Sels saved an effort from Strand Larsen, and Pino converted the rebound. It was Palace’s third goal after Kamada and Lerma had overturned Forest’s early lead.

Palace closes out the win

Benitez made another save late in the match, stopping a header from Wood. Ndoye’s early finish remained Forest’s only goal, while Palace’s goals from Kamada, Lerma and Pino completed a 3–1 victory.