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Leeds begins season at Nottingham Forest with strong expectations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Leeds begins season at Nottingham Forest with strong expectations

Summary

Leeds United kicks off its Premier League campaign with a match against Nottingham Forest, set for a traditional 3pm start. After a poor performance in the same fixture last season, manager Daniel Farke is under pressure to deliver a stronger showing this time. Following Forest, Leeds will host Brighton at Elland Road in the second match of the season. The club’s October schedule features challenging matches against Arsenal and Manchester United, both critical to their goal of avoiding relegation. As Leeds prepares, Farke aims to build on last season’s successes while navigating a relentless league schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Leeds faces Nottingham Forest at 3pm to start the season.
•Pressure mounts on manager Daniel Farke for better performance.
•Leeds seeks a stronger showing after last season's struggles.
•Upcoming October matches include Arsenal and Manchester United.
•The Premier League's demanding schedule poses challenges for the team.

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — No 'gauntlet' but 'relentless' as always

What they're saying

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A traditional 3pm kick-off is a welcome start to the campaign at Nottingham Forest but a repeat of Leeds' wretched display there last season will not be. It was during a run which almost cost manager Daniel Farke his job so a stronger showing is a necessity. According to Opta, the only time Leeds have faced Forest on the opening day of a season was when they last became champions of England in 1991-92.
— Yahoo Sports

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