Leeds United were the only 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend winners by exactly one goal away from home.
Leeds defeated Nottingham Forest 1–0 at the City Ground on Saturday 22 August 2026. That made Leeds one of three away winners in the opening round, alongside Chelsea and Manchester City. Chelsea won 3–2 at Fulham, while Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1.
Leeds’ one-goal margin was therefore unique among the away victories. Their clean sheet also distinguished the result from the other two away wins, both of which conceded a goal. Home winners included Arsenal, Hull City, Everton, Brentford, and Brighton.
This question requires separating venue, result, and margin. A narrow home victory would not qualify, and the 2–2 Newcastle–Liverpool match was a draw rather than a win. Leeds’ result was both an away victory and a one-goal success.