Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s late free-kick winner against Nottingham Forest in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Stach struck in the 88th minute to give Leeds a 1–0 victory at Nottingham Forest on 22 August 2026. The goal came directly from a free-kick and secured Leeds’ second successive opening-match win.
The midfielder’s goal was notable for its distance as well as its timing. It was reported as his fifth goal from outside the penalty area since the beginning of the previous season, a total that led the league during the relevant period. His four direct free-kick goals also placed him alongside Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai for that span.
The result was a disappointing home start for Forest, who had won only one of their previous 12 Premier League home matches. Leeds, by contrast, began their campaign with another opening-day victory, although the match remained goalless until Stach’s late strike.