Match Summary

Leeds United - Nottingham Forest: 3–1

Leeds put on a clinical display at Elland Road, powering to a 3–1 win over Nottingham Forest. Jayden Bogle opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by a sharp finish from Noah Okafor just four minutes later. Dominic Calvert-Lewin added a third early in the second half, all three goals assisted by a busy Ilia Gruev. Lorenzo Lucca pulled one back with a header in the 86th minute, but it was too little, too late for Forest. Leeds controlled possession and made the most of their chances to seal a deserved victory.

Man of the Match

Key player: Ilia Gruev (Leeds United): the midfield maestro pulled the strings for Leeds with a pair of slick assists that lit up Elland Road. Gruev first teed up Jayden Bogle for the opener, then delivered another well-weighted ball to Dominic Calvert-Lewin for Leeds’ third. Despite suffering an injury mid-match, he returned to help seal the 3-1 victory — a gritty, creative performance at the heart of Leeds’ triumph.

Conclusion

A dominant performance from Leeds United, showcasing precision, depth, and resilience in front of their home crowd.