Palace overturn Forest as Glasner loses on Selhurst return

Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Selhurst Park on October 11, denying former Palace boss Oliver Glasner a winning return to south London. Daichi Kamada scored his first Premier League goal to start the comeback after Dan Ndoye had given Forest an early lead.

Jefferson Lerma and Yeremy Pino added Palace’s other goals, securing Pierre Sage’s first home league victory as Palace manager. Glasner, who left Palace at the end of last season, had been warmly greeted by supporters before kick-off.

Forest’s early lead slips away

Ndoye put Forest ahead in the third minute, and the visitors had chances to extend their lead. They failed to take them, allowing Palace back into the match before half-time.

Kamada, the Japan midfielder, equalised in the 41st minute to end his wait for a Premier League goal. Lerma then headed Palace in front in first-half stoppage time, turning Forest’s early advantage into a deficit at the break.

Pino struck in the 59th minute to make it 3-1. Glasner said Forest had created enough opportunities to put the match beyond Palace but had not made them count.

“We didn’t kill the game off and we should have done it, creating so many chances. We conceded a slapstick goal and we are 3-1 down,” he said.

Glasner’s return ends in defeat

Glasner led Palace to an FA Cup final win over Manchester City in 2025 and UEFA Conference League success in May. He left Selhurst Park after reported issues with the club’s hierarchy over transfer policy and subsequently took charge of Forest.

His move came amid tension between the clubs following Palace’s demotion to the Conference League before the 2025-26 season, with Forest taking their place in the Europa League. Despite their welcome before the match, some Palace supporters chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at Glasner shortly before the final whistle.

Palace climb as Hull hold Everton

The win moved Palace above Forest into 12th place, leaving Glasner’s side 14th. In another Premier League match, Hull maintained their unbeaten home record since returning to the division with a 2-2 draw against Everton at the MKM Stadium.

Joe Gelhardt put Hull ahead in the 48th minute after an error by Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall equalised seven minutes later. Thierno Barry gave Everton the lead in the 68th minute before substitute Mohamed Belloumi levelled for Hull in the 74th.

Fifth-placed Everton remain unbeaten in six league games. Ninth-placed Hull have lost just once in six matches since earning promotion last season.