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Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest in search of long-awaited victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest in search of long-awaited victory

Summary

Crystal Palace meets Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on Sunday, aiming for their first win against Forest since 2011. The matchup carries a historical context, with Palace struggling against Forest, having failed to win in their last 11 meetings. Currently, both teams are in the middle of the league standings, with Palace allowing 11 goals this season compared to Forest's 5. Key players missing include Jean-Philippe Mateta and Dean Henderson for Palace, while Forest will be without Igor Jesus. Both teams are looking to secure a much-needed win to boost their standings.

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By the Numbers

•Crystal Palace has not beaten Nottingham Forest since 2011.
•Forest currently leads the all-time series with 25 wins.
•Both teams have experienced poor starts this season.
•Palace is missing key players due to injury.
•A win could propel either team into the top ten.

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What they're saying

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Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest go to battle on Sunday this weekend, but what does the history of the game suggest about this weekend, as Palace search for their first win against Forest since 2011.
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