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Anton Stach scores late winner for Leeds United at Nottingham Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:52 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Anton Stach scores late winner for Leeds United at Nottingham Forest

Summary

Anton Stach scored a decisive goal in the 88th minute, leading Leeds United to a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener. Stach's free-kick caught goalkeeper Matz Sels off guard, compensating for a challenging off-season which included an injury and missing the German national team call-up. Leeds manager Daniel Farke acknowledged Stach's difficult summer but expressed delight at his performance. Despite the loss, Forest created more chances but failed to capitalize on opportunities, including efforts from Igor Jesus and Nikola Milenkovic. This match marks Leeds' first Premier League win at the City Ground in 54 years.

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•Stach scored late to secure Leeds' first Premier League win of the season.
•Nottingham Forest managed more chances but could not convert them into goals.
•Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford made key saves throughout the match.
•The victory marks Leeds' first win at the City Ground since 1972.
•Forest's Oliver Glasner suffered a defeat in his first match in charge.

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6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Anton Stach's Miserable Summer Ended With One Kick of a Football

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Anton Stach did not get his call-up for Germany this summer. He picked up an injury on the last day of the season before that. His pre-season was, in his own manager’s words, not top-class. And then, in the 88th minute at the City Ground, with the game drifting into a goalless draw, he curled…
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