Nottingham, England – Nottingham Forest achieved a vital 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday, thanks to Chris Wood’s fifth goal of the season. This win elevated Forest into the top half of the English Premier League standings.

Wood, a constant threat throughout the match, finally broke the deadlock with a remarkable right-foot strike from outside the penalty area just 19 minutes into the second half. The ball found its way inside the post—an effort that will likely frustrate Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who was expected to handle the shot more decisively.

The goal not only highlighted Wood’s offensive contributions but also underscored the importance of Forest’s goalkeeper Matz Sels, who made two crucial saves during the match. The first came from a free kick taken by Eberechi Eze after the hour mark, followed by another impressive stop from Jeffrey Schlupp with only nine minutes left on the clock.

Post-match, Wood expressed satisfaction with the results, stating, “We needed a home win and thankfully we got it. We did the consistent things that we have always been doing. We showed tonight that we have a full squad that we can compete with. It’s vitally important but we’ve got to keep going.”

This victory was significant for Nottingham Forest as it ended a seven-game winless streak at their home ground, the City Ground. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace continues to struggle, remaining in the relegation zone and yet to secure a win after eight matches this season.