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Leeds score late winner to silence Forest fans
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Leeds score late winner to silence Forest fans

August 22, 2026 at 07:01 PM
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Leeds United scored a late goal to win against Nottingham Forest, silencing the home supporters in a dramatic finish.

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Anton Stach scores in the 88th minute to give Leeds United a win in Oliver Glasner's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

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Leeds United secured a late victory over Nottingham Forest, finding a crucial goal in the closing stages to take all three points. The win at the City Ground silenced the home crowd and provided a significant boost for Leeds. Nottingham Forest were left frustrated after failing to hold on for at least a point in front of their own supporters.

Chance analysis

Late winners carry a particular weight in the Championship and Premier League promotion race — three points snatched at the death can swing momentum just as decisively as they shift the table. For Leeds, the result reinforces their resilience on the road and gives their travelling fans a memorable moment. For Forest, the inability to close out a match at home raises questions about game management and concentration levels in the final minutes, an area coaches typically drill hard in training.

Impact

Leeds gain three points and a morale boost from a dramatic away win; Forest suffer a late collapse at home, denting their standing with supporters.

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Leeds score late winner to silence Forest fans

Leeds United scored a late goal to win against Nottingham Forest, silencing the home supporters in a dramatic finish.

Article summary

Leeds United secured a late victory over Nottingham Forest, finding a crucial goal in the closing stages to take all three points. The win at the City Ground silenced the home crowd and provided a significant boost for Leeds. Nottingham Forest were left frustrated after failing to hold on for at least a point in front of their own supporters.

Late winners carry a particular weight in the Championship and Premier League promotion race — three points snatched at the death can swing momentum just as decisively as they shift the table. For Leeds, the result reinforces their resilience on the road and gives their travelling fans a memorable moment. For Forest, the inability to close out a match at home raises questions about game management and concentration levels in the final minutes, an area coaches typically drill hard in training.

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Aug 22, 2026, 7:01 PM
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