After a productive pre-season schedule drew to a close, Leeds United finally begin the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
Last term, the Whites impressed on the return to the top-flight with an outstanding 47 points haul, finishing in 14th place and reaching the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals!
Across the summer, it has been all systems go behind the scenes with United securing the signatures of four very exciting new additions, beginning with Wales international Harry Wilson who joins the club after a stellar season last time out with Fulham that saw him crowned Player of the Year at Craven Cottage.
Then, commanding central defender Tarik Muharemović arrived from Sassuolo before England international James Trafford made the switch on a club-record deal from Manchester City. Further experience was added at the back through Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Nico Elvedi.
After an enjoyable tour of the US, Daniel Farke’s side have beaten Bundesliga outfits RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Elland Road, as well as drawing with rivals Manchester United at Dublin’s Croke Park.
Leeds begin the campaign against a side they finished two positions higher than previously, having collected three more points than the Reds.
In both encounters, the home team came out as 3-1 victors! At Elland Road, goals from Jayden Bogle, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed a memorable win.
Throughout the course of the season, it proved a fantastic one for England international Calvert-Lewin. In his first term with the club after arriving from Everton, the centre-forward netted 15 times in all competitions!
It has been a summer of change behind the scenes at the City Ground for Sunday’s hosts, who turned to the services of boss Oliver Glasner after parting ways with Vítor Pereira.
While there have been some big name departures, including Elliot Anderson who has joined Manchester City, incomings such as Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP have refreshed the Forest squad.
Action from the East Midlands gets underway at 3pm.
Last time against the Reds:
The view from inside the camp:
Speaking exclusively to Premier League Productions, skipper Ethan Ampadu said: “We want to put our stamp on more games, put our personality on more games.
“I think it is a combination of making sure that it is survival because everyone wants to be playing in the Premier League but then have the confidence in ourselves that we can go further as well. We know it is going to be a very tough game.”
Read the full interview here.
Supporter information:
The City Ground can be accessed easily via various types of public transport. The ground is an approximate 20-minute walk from the city centre which is well served by bus, train or tram services. Parking is extremely limited around and at the stadium, provided on a first come, first served basis. Where possible, please share transport to the game to reduce the amount of required parking.
There is parking available at: Meadow Lane (Notts County FC), Cattlemarket Pay & Display, Lady Bay Sports Ground (NG2 5AA), and County Hall (Notts County Council Building). The Nest at Meadow Lane is open to away supporters pre-match. To learn more or secure your ticket click here.
Discriminatory language or chanting, including homophobic chanting, is not acceptable, and you could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination abuse of all kinds.
Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves but is not limited to, discriminatory behaviour, tragedy chanting, fans entering the pitch, the use of pyros and throwing objects. More information can be found here.
How to follow:
Monthly audio subscribers around the world can listen to every minute of Saturday’s fixture LIVE on LUTV. Bryn Law will be joined by Andy Couzens on commentary. Pre-match build up begins at 2:30pm with Simon Grayson and Dom Matteo in the studio!
What has the boss said:
The latest FPL advice from Fantasy Football Scout:
One player who could be set to prosper for Leeds in 2026/27, particularly from an FPL perspective, is Tarik Muharemović (£5.0m). The commanding 6ft 4’ Bosnian centre-back featured three times for his nation at this summer’s FIFA World Cup after delivering two goals and two assists for former club Sassuolo in Serie A last season.
Other popular pick include Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m), Anton Stach (£6.0m), Harry Wilson (£6.5m) and James Trafford (£5.0m). For more hints and tips, click here.
2025/26 League Position:
Forest: 16th
Leeds: 14th
2025/26 Top Scorer:
Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White (15)
Leeds: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (15)
Welcome Nico!
Officials:
Referee: Robert Jones
Assistant referees: Nick Greenhalgh & Alistair Nelson
Fourth Official: Gavin Ward
Video Assistant Referee: Craig Pawson
