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Leeds beat Nottingham Forest late
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The gist
Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 with Anton Stach's late winner. Forest boss Glasner urges patience after opening-day defeat.
Background
Nottingham Forest opened their 2026-27 Premier League campaign at home to Leeds United at the City Ground. Forest have had five managers in the past 12 months, with Oliver Glasner the latest appointment. Leeds finished last season strongly after switching to a back three, making them tough to beat.
How it unfolded
- Sat 22 Aug 2026Nottingham Forest host Leeds United in their Premier League opener at the City Ground.
- Sat 22 Aug 2026Anton Stach scores a late winner to give Leeds a 1-0 victory.
- Sat 22 Aug 2026Forest boss Oliver Glasner tells BBC Match of the Day he is disappointed but sees encouraging signs, urging patience.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Oliver Glasner said: 'We still have a lot of things to do. I could see a lot of encouraging things but it is a process.'
- Analysts
- Sporting News predicted a slow start for Forest under Glasner, noting home advantage should make it a tough test for Leeds.