Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s 88th-minute free-kick against Nottingham Forest in 2026–27 Matchweek 1.
Leeds won 1–0 away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday 22 August 2026, with Stach deciding the match late. His direct free-kick in the 88th minute gave Leeds a second successive opening-match victory and denied Forest a point at home.
The goal was part of Stach’s developing reputation as a long-range threat. It was his fifth goal from outside the penalty area since the start of the previous season, a total that led all Premier League players at the time. His direct free-kick record was also notable because only Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai had matched his four such goals.
Leeds’ victory continued a strong trend in their opening fixtures. The club had also won its first game of the previous season, and the result meant Leeds began another Premier League campaign with three points. Forest, by contrast, were left with only one win in their previous 12 home league matches.