Leeds United faces Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup second round
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The EFL Cup second round draw features Leeds United set to play Nottingham Forest away from home. The match is part of an opening week double header at the City Ground, scheduled for the week beginning Monday, 24 August. This will follow Leeds' Premier League opener at the same venue. Leeds United has a historical connection to the competition, having lifted the trophy in 1968.
- •Leeds United plays Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup second round.
- •Match scheduled for the week of 24 August.
- •Game is part of a double header at the City Ground.
- •Leeds United won the EFL Cup in 1968.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup second round
- 7:33 PMBBC Sport — Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup second round
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United to face Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup
"The draw for the Second Round of the EFL Cup has been made, with Leeds United set to face Nottingham Forest away from home.The clash will form part of an opening week double header at the City Ground,...
"Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
"Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:33 PMForest to host Leeds in EFL Cup second round
Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 7:33 PMForest to host Leeds in EFL Cup second round
Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:29 PMLeeds United to face Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup
The draw for the Second Round of the EFL Cup has been made, with Leeds United set to face Nottingham Forest away from home.The clash will form part of an opening week double header at the City Ground,...
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