Anton Stach scored Leeds United’s winning goal against Nottingham Forest in Matchweek 1 of the 2026–27 Premier League season. His 88th-minute free-kick secured a 1–0 victory for Leeds.
The match was played at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Stach’s late set piece decided a tight contest and gave Leeds a second successive opening-match win.
The goal was also noteworthy because Stach had developed a reputation for long-range scoring. The Premier League reported that he had scored five goals from outside the area since the beginning of the previous season, more than any other player during that period. His direct free-kick therefore fitted an established part of his game.
Leeds’ victory contrasted with Forest’s difficult home record. Forest had won only one of their previous 12 Premier League home matches, making the defeat another setback at their own ground.