A late goal from Stark helped Leeds beat Nottingham Forest.
A goal in the 88th minute from Stach gave Leeds a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest's City Ground in the opening round of the Premier League, leaving the home team empty-handed at the start of the season.
- 0'The match has started.
Nottingham Forest hosts Leeds.
- 18'O. Aina received a yellow card warning.
18th minute,O. AinaNottingham Forest player received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving tripping an opponent. The match at City Ground remains relatively evenly contested with the score still 0-0.
- 25'VAR disallowed H. Wilson's goal.
25th minute,H. WilsonLeeds managed to get the ball into the net, but VAR immediately intervened and disallowed the goal due to offside. The referee's correct decision prevented the visitors from scoring the opening goal at City Ground.
- 27'Leeds had the upper hand in terms of possession but were unable to break the deadlock.
With nearly half an hour of play gone, Leeds have a slight advantage in terms of possession and control.47% - 53%and had a slight advantage in the number of shots on goal.1 - 3Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest maintained a tight defensive formation and were ready to intervene aggressively, resulting in a high rate of fouls.6 - 0to maintain the results0-0.
- 32'Calvert-Lewin received a yellow card after the foul.
In the 32nd minute, the strikerD. Calvert-LewinLeeds received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. The match at City Ground remains closely contested and intense, with the score still at 0-0.
- 40'The game was evenly matched before halftime.
Approaching the end of the first half, the match remained evenly balanced at 0-0, with possession equally divided between the two sides (48% - 52%). Both teams created chances.3 - 3Despite several scoring opportunities, the tight defense prevented the game from reaching a turning point.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 52'Cunha received a yellow card after a fierce tackle.
52nd minute,CunhaNottingham Forest received a yellow card from the referee after a rough foul. The match at City Ground remains incredibly tense with the score at 0-0 as both teams are not afraid to clash in the midfield area.
- 52'The game was evenly matched at the start of the second half.
At the 52nd minute, both teams were still locked in a fierce battle without a goal. Leeds had a slight advantage in possession (48% - 52%), but the number of shots was evenly split between the two teams at 3-3, with Nottingham Forest being the only team to have a shot on target (1-0).
- 62'C. Wood came on to bolster Nottingham Forest's attack.
In the 62nd minute, Nottingham Forest decided to refresh their attack by bringing on...C. Woodcame onto the field as a substitute forD. NdoyeThe home team is trying to find a breakthrough to break the deadlock as the score at City Ground remains 0-0.
- 66'Leeds brought Okafor on in search of a game-changing moment.
66th minute,LeedsThe decision to refresh the lineup was made when they were brought in.N. Okaforinto the field as a substitute.H. WilsonWith the match still tied 0-0 at City Ground, the visiting team hoped this change would bring a fresh impetus to break the deadlock.
- 66'The match is evenly contested with no goals scored.
After the 66th minute, the game remained evenly balanced with neither side having created a breakthrough. Nottingham Forest had a slight advantage in ball possession.52% - 48%, while the number of shots on goal for both sides was not significantly different.7 - 8(hit the target)2 - 1). The intensity was evident in the midfield challenges, resulting in a high number of fouls committed by both teams.12 - 7.
- 74'Nottingham Forest brought L. Netz on to replace O. Aina.
74th minute,Nottingham ForestThe decision to refresh the lineup when withdrawing...O. Ainatake a break to make room forL. NetzWith the match still goalless at 0-0, this adjustment is expected to provide the home team with more attacking options.
- 74'Nottingham Forest brought X. Schlager onto the field.
In the 74th minute, Nottingham Forest made a personnel change, withdrawing a player.J. McAteetake a break to make room forX. SchlagerWith the score still 0-0, the home team hoped this change would bring a fresh impetus to the midfield and break the deadlock.
- 80'The match is evenly contested with no goals scored.
Entering the 80th minute, the game remained very evenly matched with both sides tied.0-0Nottingham Forest had a slight advantage in possession with 52% - 48%, but Leeds were equally impressive in terms of shots (7 - 8, 2 - 1 on target). The intensity of the game led to frequent interruptions with 12 - 7 fouls, resulting in a tense chase in the final minutes.
- 82'Leeds strengthen their squad with S. Longstaff.
In the 82nd minute, Leeds made a substitution whenS. Longstaffwas brought onto the field as a substitute forB. AaronsonThe visiting team tried to find a fresh approach in midfield in order to create a breakthrough in the final minutes when the score was still 0-0.
- 88'A. Stach opened the scoring for Leeds.
In the 88th minute,A. StachHe shone at the right moment to give Leeds a 0-1 lead at City Ground. This late goal gave the visitors a huge advantage as regular time was about to end.
- 90+3'Nottingham Forest strengthened their attack in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, Nottingham Forest made a substitution.A. Kalimuendowas brought on as a substitute.MurilloThe City Ground side are throwing everything they have into the final seconds of injury time to find an equalizer after falling behind 0-1 to Leeds.
- KTFinal score: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 22:54 on August 22, 2026
The clash between Nottingham Forest and Leeds in the English Premier League will take place at 9:00 PM on August 22, 2026, at City Ground. This is a crucial encounter for both clubs as they are closely matched at the bottom of the league table.
Relative positions on the leaderboard
Entering this match, both teams are in need of points. Currently, Leeds are temporarily ranked 17th with 0 points. Meanwhile, the home team Nottingham Forest are right behind them in 18th place and also have no points.
The close gap in the league standings makes this direct encounter an opportunity for one of the two sides to pull ahead. Playing at home at City Ground will be a significant morale boost for Nottingham Forest, while Leeds are also determined to secure a favorable result away from home.
History of confrontations between the two teams
Statistics from recent encounters show a balance and drama in each meeting between the two teams. In the last 5 matches, Leeds holds a slight advantage with 3 wins. Conversely, Nottingham Forest has also enjoyed 2 victories, and there have been no draws.
These statistics reflect the clear pattern of winners and losers whenever Nottingham Forest and Leeds face each other, promising an open and fiercely contested match from both sides with no possibility of settling for a draw.
Assessing the game situation
Given the importance of a direct confrontation between two rivals closely positioned at the bottom of the table, both Nottingham Forest and Leeds are expected to approach the game with high concentration. Nottingham Forest, with the advantage of playing at home, will likely take the initiative to create pressure, while Leeds will be ready to capitalize on their superiority from previous encounters to seek an advantage.
Aggression in midfield and the ability to capitalize on set pieces could be key to turning the tide of the match at City Ground.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
