Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Highlights - August 25, 2026

Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at The City Ground.

Daniel James (50'), James Justin (75') scored for Leeds United.

They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats.

Leeds United arrived unbeaten in 2.

Neco Williams shot wide for Nottingham Forest on 2 minutes. Igor Jesus saw a shot blocked (13').

Soon after, a block denied Lukas Nmecha on 14 minutes. Sean Longstaff forced a save for Leeds United on 22 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Ao Tanaka was booked for Leeds United (26'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Daniel James’s effort (31').

After the break, the referee cautioned Xaver Schlager of Nottingham Forest on 46 minutes.

Sean Longstaff picked out Daniel James, who scored for Leeds United (50'). Moments later, Chris Wood tested the goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest (55').

Noah Okafor could not find the target for Leeds United (55'). Soon after, Ethan Ampadu sent an effort off target for Leeds United (59').

Nicolás Domínguez forced a save for Nottingham Forest on 62 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Xaver Schlager saw a shot blocked (63').

Sean Longstaff was booked for Leeds United (67'). James Justin found the net for Leeds United (75').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s effort (90'+3'). Substitutions: Nottingham Forest 5, Leeds United 5.

Nottingham Forest controlled 50.3% of possession. Nottingham Forest had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Leeds United had 13 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Nottingham Forest 3, Leeds United 2. Corners: Nottingham Forest 3, Leeds United 2.

Nottingham Forest completed the most passes, 453 in total at 75.9% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.