Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s late free-kick in their 1–0 win at Nottingham Forest during the 2026–27 opening weekend.
The German midfielder struck in the 88th minute at the City Ground on Saturday, 22 August 2026. His goal gave Leeds a narrow victory in a match that remained goalless for most of the afternoon.
The free-kick was particularly notable because it came from outside the penalty area. It was Stach’s fifth goal from outside the box since the beginning of the previous season, a total that led all Premier League players over that period.
Leeds therefore began the campaign with consecutive opening-match victories. Nottingham Forest, by contrast, continued a difficult home run, having won only one of their previous 12 Premier League matches at home.