Leeds United won Nottingham Forest versus Leeds United in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Leeds recorded a 1–0 away victory at the City Ground on Saturday, 22 August 2026. It was one of the opening weekend’s narrowest results and one of only two away wins in the first ten fixtures.
The result gave Leeds three points without conceding. Nottingham Forest therefore began the campaign with a defeat, despite having home advantage. The match was scheduled in the Saturday 15:00 group alongside Everton versus Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town versus Sunderland.
Leeds United were among the established clubs in the division, while the 2026–27 competition also featured promoted Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City. The opening weekend contained a mixture of home wins, away wins and one draw.