Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Full lineups confirmed for Premier League 2026-27 match
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The new Premier League season is here!
Nottingham Forest will take on Leeds United in a Matchday 1 fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27 season at the City Ground on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The two sides, having finished in the bottom half of the table last season, will look to get their new league campaigns underway with a win.
The Tricky Trees, under new head coach Oliver Glasner, made significant additions to their roster in the transfer window. Defender Ousmane Diomande, who joined from Sporting CP for £34 million, will feature in the heart of defence, and big-money signing Gustavo Sa can also be expected to feature in the match.
Leeds United, on the other hand, had a solid campaign last season, finishing 14th. They have also signed some big names, including Tarik Muharemovic, who can be expected to feature in tonight’s game. The Whites have lost their opening top-flight matches just twice in the last 18 seasons, giving them an edge against Forest.
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Lineups
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Nottingham Forest
Starting XI: Matz Sels; Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Jair Cunha; Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams; Dan Ndoye, James McAtee; Igor Jesus.
Bench: John Victor (gk), Ousmane Diomande, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Nicolas Dominguez, Chris Wood, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Xavier Schlager, Luca Netz, Zach Abbott.
Leeds United
Starting XI: James Trafford; Tarik Muharemovic, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol; Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, James Justin; Harry Wilson, Brenden Aaronson; Daniel Calvert-Lewin.
Bench: Lucas Perri (gk), Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Lukas Nmecha, Noah Okafor, Ao Tanaka, Nico Elvedi, Alfie Cresswell, Jayden Lienou.
When is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Premier League 2026-27 match?
The Matchday 1 fixture will be played on Saturday, August 22, 2026. In India, the match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United being played?
The match takes place at the City Ground in Nottingham, England.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.