Match report

Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest: Premier League Draw

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–1
FT
Nottingham Forest
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

  1. Nottingham Forest
    31' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Awoniyi · Assist: Morgan Gibbs-White
  2. Nottingham Forest
    43' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Gibbs-White

    Foul

  3. Nottingham Forest
    46' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Renan Lodi · On: H. Toffolo
  4. Crystal Palace
    66' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hughes · Assist: M. Olise
  5. Crystal Palace
    67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Édouard · On: J. Mateta
  6. Crystal Palace
    67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Doucouré · On: J. McArthur
  7. Nottingham Forest
    72' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Orel Mangala · On: C. Kouyaté
  8. Nottingham Forest
    72' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Boly · On: Emmanuel Dennis
  9. Nottingham Forest
    80' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    R. Yates

    Foul

  10. Nottingham Forest
    89' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Morgan Gibbs-White · On: A. Ayew
  11. Nottingham Forest
    89' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Awoniyi · On: S. Surridge
  12. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Olise · On: N. Ahamada
  13. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.