Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace 01.02 – EPL Match Summary and Result

Matchday 24 of the English Premier League went by on the 1st of February, 2026 and Crystal Palace faced Nottingham Forest on their home ground. This article provides an overview of the game and shows how the Linebet app makes sports betting easier in Kenya.

EPL popularity among Kenyans

The English Premier League (EPL) is the highest level of English football and it has been in existence since 1992. This competition involves the top 20 English teams, where they compete to rank at the top of the league table and win the trophy. Each team plays 38 matches, 19 at home and 19 away. At the end of every season, the top-ranked teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League, while the lower-ranked teams are relegated to the EFL Championship.

The EPL offers some of the most exciting league matches due to the high level of competition among the teams. This abundance of action has led to an increase in the number of EPL fans in Kenya and made this competition one of the most popular options for bettors.

Match results

The Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest match was a game that many fans had proposed to be Forest’s victory. This is evident in the 2.15 odds given to Forest before the match began. However, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The first goal came in the 25th minute from Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood. The lead lasted until the 54th minute when Neco Williams used a deliberate handball to stop Jefferson Lerma’s header from finding the net. This resulted in a red card for the defender and a penalty awarded to their opponents. Ismaila Sarr used this opportunity to equalize for Palace.

The second half started with the scores at 1-1 and didn’t change till the end of the match. Despite Forest playing with a 10-man team, Crystal Palace couldn’t take advantage of it to score a goal. As such, the match ended in a draw. After this game, Nottingham Forest will be facing Leeds, while Crystal Palace will be going against Brighton.

The Linebet mobile app

Kenyans who wish to place sports bets on the EPL can do so using the Linebet application. The Linebet app mirrors the official Linebet website and provides access to all EPL matches, high odds, and promotions to boost payout. Its simple user interface makes it easy to place bets and create accumulator wagers.

This smartphone package has been optimized with CDN and WebP technology, which ensures that it works well in areas with a poor internet connection and it doesn’t consume data. The app delivers push notifications to keep users well-informed at all times and offers reliable security features.