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Nottingham Forest hosts Leeds United in EFL Cup Second Round clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nottingham Forest hosts Leeds United in EFL Cup Second Round clash

Summary

Nottingham Forest faces Leeds United on Tuesday in the EFL Cup Second Round at the City Ground. The match comes just three days after Leeds secured a Premier League victory against Forest at the same venue, highlighted by Anton Stach’s late free-kick goal. Both teams are looking to advance in the competition, with Forest currently sitting 16th and Leeds in 14th in the league standings. If the score is level at full-time, the match will go to penalties. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 PM.

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•Leeds United won their last match against Nottingham Forest.
•Match time is set for 8 PM at City Ground.
•If tied, the match goes to penalties.
•Forest's top scorer is Morgan Gibbs-White, and Leeds' is Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
•Forest ranks 16th in current standings, while Leeds is in 14th.

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Leeds United make a swift return to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in Tuesday’s EFL Cup Second Round tie.The encounter in the East Midlands comes just three days after the Premier League ...
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