Nottingham Forest U21 and Crystal Palace U21 played out a goalless draw in their English U21 Premier League fixture on January 17, 2026. In a match of few clear chances, both defenses came out on top as the teams shared the points. The first half was a cagey affair with neither side willing to commit too many players forward. The second half saw a slight increase in tempo, but both goalkeepers were largely untroubled by efforts from distance. A point apiece was a fair result, with both Forest and Palace U21 adding to their tally in a mid-table clash that lacked a cutting edge in the final third.