Chris Wood's long-range strike secured Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, moving Forest up to eighth in the Premier League. Dean Henderson, the former Forest goalkeeper, mishandled Wood's shot, which allowed it to trickle into the net, leaving Crystal Palace still winless and in the relegation zone. Despite hitting the woodwork twice, Palace struggled offensively, maintaining their status as the lowest scorers in the division. Forest, on the other hand, have made a strong start to the season, climbing above Manchester United and Newcastle despite the absence of key players like Morgan Gibbs-White. The win marked Forest's first home victory since April, with Wood notably scoring five of their eight goals this season. This match highlighted contrasting fortunes, as Forest capitalized on their chances while Palace's efforts went unrewarded.