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Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: result 2-0 and analysis

Premier League 2 Division OneMatchday 11Kick-off on April 3, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)The Impact Arena, Alfreton, Derbyshire

Nottingham Forest U21
2-0
Crystal Palace U21

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What was the result of Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?

Nottingham Forest U21 won 2-0 on April 3, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 30′L. SillahNottingham Forest U21
  • 51′Zyan BlakeNottingham Forest U21

Official lineup for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Nottingham Forest U21

  1. 2Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira
  2. 9L. Sillah
  3. 11Zyan Blake
  1. 6A. Whitehall
  2. 7J. Sinclair
  3. 8B. McClure
  4. 10K. Thompson
  1. 3B. Sanneh
  2. 4D. Modupe
  3. 5Justin Thomas Hanks
  1. 1George Murray-Jones

Crystal Palace U21

  1. 9Z. Marsh
  2. 11B. Casey
  1. 6D. Reid
  2. 8J. Gibbard
  3. 10S. Williams
  4. 15M. Dashi
  1. 4M. Jemide
  2. 5C. Walker-Smith
  3. 7D. Benamar
  4. 12J. Fasida
  1. 1H. Lee
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nottingham Forest U21 have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Crystal Palace U21 have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Nottingham Forest U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 20, 2026Newcastle United U21(home)3-0Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 13, 2026Fulham U21(away)2-1Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 6, 2026Southampton U21(home)1-2Premier League 2 Division One
Feb 27, 2026Manchester City U21(away)0-3Premier League 2 Division One
Feb 20, 2026Liverpool U21(home)0-3Premier League 2 Division One
Crystal Palace U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 22, 2026Liverpool U21(away)5-1Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 18, 2026Real Sociedad II(home)0-3Premier League International Cup
Mar 14, 2026Wolves U21(home)2-2Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 6, 2026Blackburn Rovers U21(away)2-1Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 2, 2026Sunderland U21(home)0-1Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Nottingham Forest U21 win, 0 draws, 1 Crystal Palace U21 win.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 30, 2024Crystal Palace U21 2-1 Nottingham Forest U21Premier League 2 Division One
Sep 23, 2023Nottingham Forest U21 4-3 Crystal Palace U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Crystal Palace U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on Sep 30, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Nottingham Forest U21 score 1.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Crystal Palace U21 score 2.0 and concede 1.6.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Nottingham Forest U211.01.364/157/15
Crystal Palace U212.01.6210/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Nottingham Forest U21 sit 6th in Premier League 2 Division One (13 points from 7 matches) and Crystal Palace U21 sit 17th (8 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
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6Nottingham Forest U217412131313
17Crystal Palace U2162221098

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