Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s 88th-minute free-kick winner at Nottingham Forest during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Stach’s late free-kick gave Leeds United a 1–0 victory at Nottingham Forest. The German midfielder scored in the 88th minute, making his set piece the decisive moment of a closely contested opening-round fixture.
The goal was notable for Stach’s record from outside the penalty area. It was reported as his fifth goal from outside the box since the beginning of the previous season, a total that led all players during that period. His direct free-kick also added to Leeds’ strong start after promotion-era changes around the squad.
The result represented Leeds’ second consecutive opening-match win. It should not be confused with Dominik Szoboszlai’s direct free-kick goals for Liverpool or the free-kick scored by Sunderland’s Nilson Angulo in another opening-weekend match. Stach was the player who scored the late winner in the Leeds–Forest fixture.