Nottingham Forest begins their Premier League 2026-27 campaign against Leeds United on August 22, 2026, at the City Ground. The Tricky Trees, under new head coach Oliver Glasner, made significant additions to their roster in the transfer window, including defender Ousmane Diomande, who joined from Sporting CP for £34 million.
What to Expect from Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest finished the 2025 season in 16th place with 44 points, 11 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses from 38 games, with a recent form of DLDWW. They will look to get their new league campaign underway with a win against Leeds United, who finished 14th last season.
Leeds United's Chances
Leeds United had a solid campaign last season and has also signed some big names, including Tarik Muharemovic. The Whites have lost their opening top-flight matches just twice in the last 18 seasons, giving them an edge against Forest.
Key Players to Watch
Nottingham Forest's starting XI includes Matz Sels, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Jair Cunha, while Leeds United's starting XI features James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, Joe Rodon, and Jaka Bijol. The match will be played at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on August 22, 2026, with a kick-off time of 7:30 PM IST in India.
Nottingham Forest's next fixture is against Coventry at home on September 19, 2026. With their recent form being 0W-3D-2L, they will look to turn their season around and make a strong start against Leeds United.
