Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
13 competitive meetings since 2011 · Premier League, Championship
Head-to-head summary
Draws dominate this fixture. Across 13 competitive matches since the 2011/12 season, Crystal Palace have won 2 times and Nottingham Forest 3 times, alongside 8 draws. In the Premier League specifically, 6 of their 9 encounters ended level. When Crystal Palace host, 5 of the 7 meetings finished as draws, while Nottingham Forest have managed 2 wins from 6 home games against Palace.
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. Their most recent encounter on 11 October 2026 resulted in a 3–1 home victory for Crystal Palace, which was their biggest win over Nottingham Forest since the 2011/12 season. Prior to that result, the sides recorded 3 consecutive 1–1 draws between May 2025 and February 2026. Nottingham Forest last picked up a victory on 21 October 2024 with a 1–0 home win.
Matches between these teams are usually tight, averaging 2 goals per game. The most common scoreline is 1–1, occurring 6 times in 13 matches. While over 1.5 goals landed in 9 of 13 games, over 2.5 goals occurred in only 3 matches. Scoring tends to pick up later, with 62% of goals arriving in the second half. Teams were level at half-time 9 times, and a half-time leader went on to win just 1 of 4 times.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Crystal Palace | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace ahead at HT | 18% | 215% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 18% | 538% | 323% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 0 | 18% | 0 |
13 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 1 of 4 times (25%).
Trailed at the break 1 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest 6× · 46%
- Crystal Palace 0–1 Nottingham Forest 2× · 15%
- Crystal Palace 3–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 8%
- Crystal Palace 0–0 Nottingham Forest 1× · 8%
- Crystal Palace 2–2 Nottingham Forest 1× · 8%
- Crystal Palace 0–3 Nottingham Forest 1× · 8%
Home and away record
When Crystal Palace play at home (7 games)
Crystal Palace 1 · Draws 5 · Nottingham Forest 1
When Nottingham Forest play at home (6 games)
Crystal Palace 1 · Draws 3 · Nottingham Forest 2
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Crystal Palace | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
| Championship | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Last Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 3–1HT 2–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Crystal Palace | 0–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 2–2HT 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Championship · Matchday 25 |
Show all 13 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 6 | |
| Crystal Palace | 0–3HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 40 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Championship · Matchday 21 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 3–1HT 2–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Crystal Palace | 0–0HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 8 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League · Matchday 16 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 2–2HT 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Championship · Matchday 25 | |
| Crystal Palace | 1–1HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 6 | |
| Crystal Palace | 0–3HT 0–0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship · Matchday 40 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1HT 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Championship · Matchday 21 |
Records
11 Oct 2026 · Premier League · Selhurst Park
31 Mar 2012 · Championship · Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 3–1 Nottingham Forest (Oct 2026); Nottingham Forest 2–2 Crystal Palace (Dec 2012)
Current form
Crystal Palace
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- L
- L
- W
- L
14th in Premier League · 7 pts from 7 games. Last: Beşiktaş 2–2 Crystal Palace (Europa League).
Nottingham Forest
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- L
- L
- W
- D
19th in Premier League · 5 pts from 7 games. Last: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal (Premier League).
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Nottingham Forest have won more: 3 wins to Crystal Palace's 2, with 8 draws, from 13 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What was the last Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest result?
Crystal Palace 3–1 Nottingham Forest, played on 11 October 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 2.00 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 23% of meetings and both teams scored in 62%.
What is the most common score in Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest?
Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 6 times in 13 meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What is the biggest win in Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2011/12 season) the biggest margin is Crystal Palace 0–3 Nottingham Forest, on 31 March 2012 (Championship).
When do Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest play next?
Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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