Leeds United secures 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Leeds United defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the EFL Cup Round Two on August 25 at City Ground. Daniel James opened the scoring in the 50th minute, followed by a goal from Lukas Nmecha in the 75th minute, advancing Leeds to the next round. Both teams previously faced each other just four days ago, where Leeds also emerged victorious. Leeds started the match slowly but improved in the second half to control the game and seal the win. The attendance for the match was 24,542, with notable performances from James and Nmecha.
- •Leeds wins 2-0 against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup.
- •Goals scored by Daniel James and Lukas Nmecha.
- •Match held at City Ground with 24,542 in attendance.
- •Leeds previously defeated Forest earlier in the week.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — EFL Cup Report: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Leeds United
"EFL Cup Round TwoNottingham Forest 0Leeds United 2 (James 50’, Nmecha 75’)Forest: Sels (GK), Diomande (Murillo 60’), Williams (Hutchinson 79’), Domínguez, Wood (C), Jesus (Ndoye 60’), Kalim...
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