Leeds United finished the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend with an away win at Nottingham Forest.
Leeds defeated Nottingham Forest 1–0 at the City Ground on Saturday 22 August 2026. The result was one of the opening round’s narrowest victories and gave Leeds three points from its first match.
The fixture was one of the three matches scheduled for the 15:00 Saturday kick-off. Unlike most opening-round winners, Leeds collected its points away from home, making the result useful when comparing home and away performances.
The match involved two established English clubs with contrasting recent histories. Leeds had returned to the Premier League after promotion, while Nottingham Forest remained in the division. The single-goal margin also distinguished this match from the round’s larger victories.