Nottm Forest v Leeds
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Anton Stach is the hero as Leeds United make a winning start to the new Premier League season, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. The midfielder's free-kick secured his side's first top-flight victory at this stadium since the 1971-72 season, while condemning Oliver Glasner to defeat in his first match in charge. Forest looked the more likely of the two sides to break the deadlock throughout the contest, shading the xG by 0.65 to 0.49, though they were ultimately made to pay for their profligacy. Igor Jesus and Nikola Milenkovic went close with first-half headers, the latter hitting the post, while Leeds new boy Harry Wilson saw a goal ruled out for offside at the other end. The hosts continued to carry the greater threat after the break. Jesus headed narrowly off target, while substitute Chris Wood dragged a good chance wide from the edge of the box. Leeds still had their moments, though. New signing Tarik Muharemovic called Matz Sels into action with a firm header 20 minutes from time. However, the Forest goalkeeper was helpless in the 88th minute, when Stach's superb free-kick delivery nestled into the bottom corner at his near post. Incredibly, the two sides will lock horns here again in three days' time, as they face off in the second round of the EFL Cup. After that, Forest travel to Anfield to play Andoni Iraola's Liverpool next Saturday, while Leeds play host to Brentford the following day. Thank you very much for joining us. Until next time, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 LEEDS UNITED

A last throw of the dice from Glasner, who sends on Kalimuendo in place of Murillo for the dying seconds. Is it too late, though?
In short: no, they can't. There's a delay before the free-kick is taken, and the anticipation builds among the home fans. However, it's for nothing in the end, with Gibbs-White unable to keep his delivery down. Trafford watches the ball all the way over the crossbar, onto which he subsequently clings.
As we enter three additional minutes at the end of this game, Rodon is late getting to Gibbs-White, who he subsequently fouls. Forest now have a free-kick just outside the box. Can they see and match Stach's delivery from a few moments ago?
Sels will be disappointed to have been beaten at his near post. The goalkeeper could possibly have done better in that situation. You can't take anything away from Stach, though. It was a superbly struck free-kick, and it could well decide this contest.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.65
Expected Goals
0.49
55%
Possession
45%
2 (17%)
Shots on Goal
3 (27%)
0
Big Chances Created
0
3
Corners Won
2
307 (78%)
Accurate Passes
231 (71%)
59
Duels Won
65
2
Saves
3
15
Fouls Committed
14





