Match Timeline & Momentum

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Commentary

Anton Stach is the hero as Leeds United make a winning start to the new Premier League season, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. The midfielder's free-kick secured his side's first top-flight victory at this stadium since the 1971-72 season, while condemning Oliver Glasner to defeat in his first match in charge. Forest looked the more likely of the two sides to break the deadlock throughout the contest, shading the xG by 0.65 to 0.49, though they were ultimately made to pay for their profligacy. Igor Jesus and Nikola Milenkovic went close with first-half headers, the latter hitting the post, while Leeds new boy Harry Wilson saw a goal ruled out for offside at the other end. The hosts continued to carry the greater threat after the break. Jesus headed narrowly off target, while substitute Chris Wood dragged a good chance wide from the edge of the box. Leeds still had their moments, though. New signing Tarik Muharemovic called Matz Sels into action with a firm header 20 minutes from time. However, the Forest goalkeeper was helpless in the 88th minute, when Stach's superb free-kick delivery nestled into the bottom corner at his near post. Incredibly, the two sides will lock horns here again in three days' time, as they face off in the second round of the EFL Cup. After that, Forest travel to Anfield to play Andoni Iraola's Liverpool next Saturday, while Leeds play host to Brentford the following day. Thank you very much for joining us. Until next time, goodbye!

90'+4'

FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 LEEDS UNITED

90'+3'Nottingham ForestSubstitution

A last throw of the dice from Glasner, who sends on Kalimuendo in place of Murillo for the dying seconds. Is it too late, though?

90'+3'

In short: no, they can't. There's a delay before the free-kick is taken, and the anticipation builds among the home fans. However, it's for nothing in the end, with Gibbs-White unable to keep his delivery down. Trafford watches the ball all the way over the crossbar, to which he subsequently clings.

90'+1'

As we enter three additional minutes at the end of this game, Rodon is late getting to Gibbs-White, who he subsequently fouls. Forest now have a free-kick just outside the box. Can they see and match Stach's delivery from a few moments ago?

89'

Sels will be disappointed to have been beaten at his near post. The goalkeeper could possibly have done better in that situation. You can't take anything away from Stach, though, it was a superbly struck free-kick, and it could well decide this contest.

Shot Map

Blocked
1 of 23

A. Stach

LEE • Center Right Midfielder

1'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
2 of 23

Igor Jesus

NFO • Forward

17'
0.06
xG
0.22
xGOT
10 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
3 of 23

J. Rodon

LEE • Center Right Defender

20'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
12 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
4 of 23

J. Bijol

LEE • Center Defender

20'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
7 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
5 of 23

M. Gibbs-White

NFO • Center Left Forward

29'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Set Piece
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
6 of 23

N. Milenkovic

NFO • Center Defender

33'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Saved
7 of 23

O. Aina

NFO • Right Midfielder

36'
0.01
xG
0.11
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
8 of 23

N. Milenkovic

NFO • Center Defender

41'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
9 of 23

J. Bijol

LEE • Center Defender

45'+1'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
13 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
10 of 23

B. Aaronson

LEE • Center Left Forward

47'
0.02
xG
0.03
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
11 of 23

D. Calvert-Lewin

LEE • Forward

52'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
18 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
12 of 23

A. Stach

LEE • Center Right Midfielder

53'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
24 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Close Right and High
Goal Zone
Off Target
13 of 23

Igor Jesus

NFO • Forward

55'
0.12
xG
0.00
xGOT
7 m
Distance
Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Close Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
14 of 23

D. Calvert-Lewin

LEE • Forward

56'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
15 of 23
Shot out of view

I. Sangaré

NFO • Center Left Midfielder

61'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
31 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
16 of 23

O. Aina

NFO • Right Midfielder

63'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
17 of 23

M. Gibbs-White

NFO • Center Left Forward

64'
0.09
xG
0.00
xGOT
13 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
18 of 23

C. Wood

NFO • Substitute

65'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
19 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Saved
19 of 23

T. Muharemovic

LEE • Center Left Defender

70'
0.09
xG
0.43
xGOT
8 m
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
20 of 23

Igor Jesus

NFO • Forward

74'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
9 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
21 of 23

D. Calvert-Lewin

LEE • Forward

86'
0.09
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Goal
22 of 23

A. Stach

LEE • Center Right Midfielder

88'
0.03
xG
0.02
xGOT
30 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
23 of 23

M. Gibbs-White

NFO • Center Left Forward

90'+3'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
26 m
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone

Team Stats

0.65

Expected Goals

0.49

55%

Possession

45%

2 (17%)

Shots on Goal

3 (27%)

0

Big Chances Created

0

3

Corners Won

2

307 (78%)

Accurate Passes

231 (71%)

59

Duels Won

65

2

Saves

3

15

Fouls Committed

14

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