Leeds United advance in Carabao Cup with win over Nottingham Forest
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Leeds United secured a 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup second round on August 25, 2026, marking their second win at the City Ground in three days. Goals from Dan James and James Justin in the second half ensured Leeds progressed to the next round of the competition. After a strong Premier League start, Leeds continue to build momentum under manager Daniel Farke. Nottingham Forest, led by new boss Oliver Glasner, remains in search of form and has agreed to add striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for £50 million.
- •Leeds won 2-0 against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.
- •Goals scored in the second half by Dan James and James Justin.
- •Leeds recorded two wins at City Ground within 72 hours.
- •Nottingham Forest's Oliver Glasner is still seeking first victory.
- •Forest has agreed to sign striker Liam Delap from Chelsea.
- 10:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — Carabao Cup round-up: Leeds beat Forest again, Brentford hit Birmingham for six
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — James and Williams own goal send Leeds into Carabao Cup third round
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds beat Nottingham Forest again to advance in Carabao Cup
"Dan James sets Leeds on way, Nathan Collins doubles up Peterborough thump Watford 5-1, West Ham win 4-1 Leeds secured a second win at Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in three days to book a spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James’s 50th-minute opener and a Neco Williams own goal earned a 2-0 victory for Daniel Farke’s side to back up Saturday’s 1-0 top-flight success. Before the weekend, the West Yorkshire club had not won at the City Ground since 1972. Continue reading...
"Leeds produced a second win at Nottingham Forest in three days as they booked their spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Daniel Farke's side took the three Premier League points home on Saturday and earned a 2-0 victory in the League Cup thanks to goals from Dan James and James Justin.
"Leeds secured a second win at Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in three days to book a spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James' 50th-minute opener and a Neco Williams own goal earned a 2-0 victory for Daniel Farke's side to back up Saturday's 1-0 top-flight success.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 25, 2026, 10:41 PMCarabao Cup round-up: Leeds beat Forest again, Brentford hit Birmingham for six
Dan James sets Leeds on way, Nathan Collins doubles up Peterborough thump Watford 5-1, West Ham win 4-1 Leeds secured a second win at Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in three days to book a spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James’s 50th-minute opener and a Neco Williams own goal earned a 2-0 victory for Daniel Farke’s side to back up Saturday’s 1-0 top-flight success. Before the weekend, the West Yorkshire club had not won at the City Ground since 1972. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:33 PMJames and Williams own goal send Leeds into Carabao Cup third round
Leeds secured a second win at Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest in three days to book a spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James' 50th-minute opener and a Neco Williams own goal earned a 2-0 victory for Daniel Farke's side to back up Saturday's 1-0 top-flight success.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:18 PMLeeds beat Nottingham Forest again to advance in Carabao Cup
Leeds produced a second win at Nottingham Forest in three days as they booked their spot in the Carabao Cup third round. Daniel Farke's side took the three Premier League points home on Saturday and earned a 2-0 victory in the League Cup thanks to goals from Dan James and James Justin.
- Sky Sports—Leeds earn second win at Forest in three days in Carabao Cup
Leeds United registered a second win at Nottingham Forest in three days as they booked their spot in the Carabao Cup third round.
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