Premier League Gameweek 1
Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Milenkoviฤ 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Murillo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Ola Aina 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
74
Entry
Ibrahim Sangarรฉ 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Neco Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John Victor Furtado 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ousmane Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Abbott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolรกs Domรญnguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Wood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaud Kalimuendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
James Trafford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Rodon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarik Muharemoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anton Stach 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Ethan Ampadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Justin 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
11
Duels Won
79%
Win %
Forwards
Harry Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
66
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
82
Entry
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lucas Perri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jayden Lienou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Elvedi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfie Cresswell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | Leeds | 3 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 11/09/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | City Ground |
| 07/27/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Leeds | Friendlies Clubs | Pirelli Stadium |
| 04/04/2023 | Leeds | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 02/05/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 02/08/2020 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | Leeds | Championship | The City Ground |
| 08/10/2019 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Elland Road |
| 01/01/2019 | Nottingham Forest | 4 - 2 | Leeds | Championship | City Ground |
| 10/27/2018 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Elland Road |
| 01/01/2018 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Championship | Elland Road |
02/06/2026
11/09/2025
07/27/2023
04/04/2023
02/05/2023
02/08/2020
08/10/2019
01/01/2019
10/27/2018
01/01/2018
Nottingham Forest Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stach Steals the Points as Leeds Stun the City Ground
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A gruelling tactical stalemate was shattered in the dying moments, leaving Leeds to celebrate a smash-and-grab victory while early alarm bells ring for the hosts.
The Early Grind
Forest edged possession early on, trying to dictate terms on home soil and establish an early rhythm. However, the Intensity of this clash quickly transformed into a gruelling midfield war of attrition. Neither side could consistently penetrate the final third, with both teams registering dismal expected goals numbers. Leeds thought they had found the initial breakthrough when H. Wilson found the back of the net in the 25th minute, sending the away end into a brief frenzy. But VAR swiftly intervened, chalking off the effort for offside. That momentary reprieve for the City Ground faithful preserved the deadlock, but it also foreshadowed a match where the margins would prove to be razor-thin.
A Stubborn Stalemate
As the second half wore on, the Balance of play remained tightly locked in a gritty defensive battle. Nottingham Forest continued to huff and puff in front of their home supporters, managing seven total shots but only managing to test the Leeds keeper twice. The visitors were just as stifled in attack, heavily relying on their defensive solidityโevidenced by a relentless 15 interceptions and 19 tackles that disrupted the hosts' flow. The sheer grit on display kept the Upset Factor firmly in play, as Leeds absorbed the home side's modest pressure without cracking. It was a classic early-season scrap, largely devoid of fluid attacking combinations but incredibly rich in physical duels and rigid tactical discipline.
The Late Twist
Just when a scoreless draw seemed completely inevitable, the narrative violently shifted in the 88th minute. A. Stach emerged from the shadows as the ultimate hero for Leeds, burying a precious late winner that instantly silenced the City Ground. The Stakes suddenly skyrocketed; what looked like a hard-fought, respectable point for Forest evaporated into thin air. This brilliant smash-and-grab raid catapults the visitors into a confident early-season posture, grabbing all three points on the road. Meanwhile, Forest are left staring down a potentially long, arduous campaign with early alarm bells ringing near the relegation zone. It was a cruel finish for the hosts, but a masterclass in patience for the victors.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by A. Stach?
A. Stach's 88th-minute strike completely shattered a tense tactical stalemate, instantly flipping the result and snatching all three points for Leeds at the death.
What does this mean for Nottingham Forest's season?
This early home defeat immediately ramps up the pressure. Dropping points in tight fixtures can quickly turn into a relegation battle if not addressed.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Forest and Leeds Seek Early Premier League Footing
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. An opening day scrap where both sides desperately want to avoid an early stumble.
The Setup
The Nottingham Forest faithful return to the City Ground for the start of a new Premier League campaign, welcoming a Leeds side eager to establish themselves. With early-season jitters at play, the Stakes are understandably modest, but an exceptionally high Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested affair. While M. Gibbs-White and E. Anderson add creative spark for the hosts, the overall lack of marquee Stars across the pitch means tactical cohesion will dictate the tempo. The visitors will look to A. Stach to anchor their efforts. A sluggish Form rating hints that early rust could be a factor, setting the stage for a gritty, pragmatic 90 minutes.
Key Battle
The home midfield faces a stiff test against a high-pressing away engine room. Forest's ability to transition the ball through the center will be fiercely contested by Leeds' disruptive defensive midfielders. Whichever unit wins the second balls and dictates possession in the middle third will likely control the match's rhythm.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening as both teams shake off the preseason rust. Forest's slight home advantage might edge the possession, but Leeds will remain dangerous on the counter. A narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts is our expected outcome, likely decided by a single set-piece or a late defensive lapse.