Leeds United prepare for season opener against Nottingham Forest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Leeds United will face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in their 2026/27 Premier League season opener on Saturday afternoon. Leeds, coming off a 14th-place finish last season, looks to build on recent form while facing a challenging opponent that has won their last four home league matches against them. Manager Daniel Farke has made several summer signings, including James Trafford, and aims to field a strong lineup. However, Leeds will be without Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson due to injuries, with Ilia Gruev's involvement uncertain. Leeds hopes to assert themselves early in the season, despite past struggles on the road.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 BST on August 22, 2026.
- •Leeds finished 14th last season and reached the FA Cup semi-finals.
- •Forest ended last season in 16th place after managerial upheaval.
- •Leeds has only lost twice in their last 18 opening league fixtures.
- •Leeds will debut several new signings in the match.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest: Whites begin new season with tough City Ground test
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news
"Leeds United begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon when they travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest.Leeds finished 14th last season after an impressive run of ...
"Leeds United begin their second consecutive Premier League campaign at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on a solid return to the top flight under Daniel Farke.A 14th-placed fini...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:40 AMLeeds predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest: Whites begin new season with tough City Ground test
Leeds United begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon when they travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest.Leeds finished 14th last season after an impressive run of ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:10 AMLeeds United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news
Leeds United begin their second consecutive Premier League campaign at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on a solid return to the top flight under Daniel Farke.A 14th-placed fini...
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