Leeds United defeats Nottingham Forest 1-0 in Premier League opener

Premier League Leeds United Nottingham Forest Anton Stach City Ground

Leeds United secured a 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in their opening match of the 2026–27 Premier League season on August 22, 2026. Anton Stach scored the decisive goal via a free kick in the 88th minute.

The match marked the competitive debut for several Leeds players, including James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, and Harry Wilson. For Nottingham Forest, the fixture was the first under new head coach Oliver Glasner. Despite periods of dominance and possession, Forest was unable to convert their chances, leaving them with no points from the opening round.

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Anton Stach · Daniel Farke · Leeds United · Nottingham Forest · Oliver Glasner

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