Which team did Leeds United beat 1–0 away from home on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1–0 away from home on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The fixture was played at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Leeds secured all three points with a narrow victory, while Forest began the season without scoring in front of their home supporters.

The result was one of several low-scoring matches in the opening round. Leeds’ one-goal margin contrasted with the 4–0 win Brighton recorded against Aston Villa and the 3–0 victories recorded by Arsenal and Brentford.

Leeds entered the season under manager Daniel Farke, with Ethan Ampadu as captain. Nottingham Forest were managed by Oliver Glasner and captained by Ryan Yates, adding a distinct managerial and leadership context to the fixture.