Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s 88th-minute free-kick in their 1–0 win at Nottingham Forest in 2026–27 Matchweek 1.
Leeds defeated Nottingham Forest 1–0 at the City Ground on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The match appeared destined to finish goalless until Stach struck directly from a late free-kick in the 88th minute.
The goal gave Leeds a winning start after their return to the Premier League. It was also Stach’s fifth goal from outside the penalty area since the beginning of the previous season, a notable figure for a midfielder.
Leeds had won their opening match in the previous season as well, so the result extended their run of successful first fixtures. Forest’s defeat continued a difficult home trend: they had won only one of their previous 12 Premier League matches at home.