Match report
Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest: Premier League Draw
Crystal Palace
1–1
FT
Nottingham Forest
May 28, 2023
Crystal Palace held off Nottingham Forest to secure a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park. Taiwo Awoniyi gave Nottingham Forest an early lead, but Wilfried Hughes equalized for Crystal Palace in the second half. Both teams displayed resilience and tactical discipline throughout this Premier League encounter.
Key Facts
- • Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) scored the opening goal in the 31st minute, assisted by Morgan Gibbs-White.
- • Wilfried Hughes (Crystal Palace) equalized with a goal in the 66th minute, aided by an assist from Michael Olise.
- • Morgan Gibbs-White and Renan Lodi were substituted for Nottingham Forest after receiving a yellow card each.
- • Olivier Édouard and Cheikhou Kouyaté made late substitutions for Crystal Palace.
- • Both teams ended the match with 10 men as Morgan Gibbs-White was replaced in injury time.
Lineups
Crystal Palace
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 S. Johnstone (G)
- 2 J. Ward (D)
- 16 J. Andersen (D)
- 6 M. Guéhi (D)
- 3 T. Mitchell (D)
- 28 C. Doucouré (M)
- 19 W. Hughes (M)
- 7 M. Olise (M)
- 10 E. Eze (M)
- 9 J. Ayew (M)
- 22 O. Édouard (F)
Substitutes
- 14 J. Mateta
- 18 J. McArthur
- 29 N. Ahamada
- 44 J. Riedewald
- 8 A. Lokonga
- 41 J. Whitworth
- 26 C. Richards
- 38 T. Adaramola
- 17 N. Clyne
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 W. Hennessey (G)
- 4 J. Worrall (D)
- 30 W. Boly (D)
- 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
- 24 S. Aurier (M)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 5 O. Mangala (M)
- 32 Renan Lodi (M)
- 20 B. Johnson (F)
- 10 M. Gibbs-White (F)
- 9 T. Awoniyi (F)
Substitutes
- 15 H. Toffolo
- 21 C. Kouyaté
- 25 E. Dennis
- 34 A. Ayew
- 16 S. Surridge
- 17 A. Mighten
- 11 J. Lingard
- 43 G. Shelvey
- 23 R. Freuler
Timeline
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31' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalT. Awoniyi · Assist: Morgan Gibbs-White
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43' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardMorgan Gibbs-White
Foul
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46' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: Renan Lodi · On: H. Toffolo
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66' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalW. Hughes · Assist: M. Olise
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67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Édouard · On: J. Mateta
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67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Doucouré · On: J. McArthur
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72' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2Off: Orel Mangala · On: C. Kouyaté
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72' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Boly · On: Emmanuel Dennis
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80' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardR. Yates
Foul
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89' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4Off: Morgan Gibbs-White · On: A. Ayew
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89' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Awoniyi · On: S. Surridge
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90' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Olise · On: N. Ahamada
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90' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Hughes · On: J. Riedewald
Match Stats
| Stat | Crystal Palace | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 70% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 276 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 1.47 | 0.48 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Accurate Passes | 461 | 193 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nottingham Forest took an early lead through Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal, setting a strong tone for the first half.
- ▸ Crystal Palace leveled the score with Wilfried Hughes’ goal in the 66th minute, turning the momentum back in their favor and leading to several late changes on both sides.