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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds match
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The gist
Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 with Anton Stach's late free-kick. The win marks Oliver Glasner's first loss as Forest boss.
Background
Nottingham Forest hosted Leeds United at the City Ground on August 22, 2026, in their Premier League season opener. This was Oliver Glasner's first competitive match as Forest's new head coach, having joined after leading Crystal Palace to a Conference League title. Both teams had struggled in the previous season, with Forest finishing 16th and Leeds 14th, and were looking to start the new campaign positively.
How it unfolded
- Aug 22, 2026Nottingham Forest and Leeds United play their Premier League opener at the City Ground, with kickoff at 15:00 BST. The match is tightly contested with few clear chances.
- Aug 22, 2026Leeds United win 1-0 thanks to a late free-kick from Anton Stach, giving Oliver Glasner a losing start as Forest manager.
- Aug 25, 2026The two teams meet again at the City Ground in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with Leeds looking to repeat their victory and Forest seeking revenge.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Predicted a 1-1 draw before the match, noting Forest's home advantage but Leeds' ambitious transfer activity.