Leeds United continued their robust begin to the season with a 2–0 victory over Nottingham Forest on the Metropolis Floor, securing their place within the third spherical of the EFL Cup.This win got here after the draw they’d with manchester united.
Softfootball understands that Forest created possibilities however did not convert them. Ola Aina and Nikola Milenkovic missed alternatives, whereas James Trafford produced a superb save to disclaim Nicolas Dominguez. Joe Rodon additionally made a vital sliding problem to cease Chris Wooden when the striker was by on purpose.
Leeds took the lead within the fiftieth minute when Sean Longstaff performed in Daniel James, who calmly completed. The Wales worldwide was Leeds’ largest attacking risk and earned Participant of the Match honours with an 8.56 score.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Nottingham Forest | Leeds United |
| Closing Rating | 0 | 2 |
| Aim Scorers | — | Daniel James 50’, James Justin 75’ |
| Possession | 50 | 50 |
| Photographs | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Yellow Playing cards | 4 | 3 |
| Pink Playing cards | 0 | 0 |
Nottingham Forest Participant Scores
| Participant | Ranking |
| Matz Sels | 4.29 |
| Neco Williams | 4.14 |
| Nikola Milenkovic | 4.10 |
| Ola Aina | 4.04 |
| Ousmane Diomande | 3.88 |
| Murillo | 3.74 |
| Arnaud Kalimuendo | 3.74 |
| Jair Cunha | 3.66 |
| Chris Wooden | 3.58 |
| Nicolas Dominguez | 3.57 |
| Igor Jesus | 3.55 |
| Luca Netz | 3.54 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 3.52 |
| Xaver Schlager | 3.51 |
| Omari Hutchinson | 3.49 |
| Dan Ndoye | 3.33 |
Leeds United Participant Scores
| Participant | Ranking |
| Daniel James | 8.56 |
| James Trafford | 8.55 |
| Joe Rodon | 8.50 |
| James Justin | 8.21 |
| Tarik Muharemovic | 8.21 |
| Nico Elvedi | 8.07 |
| Ethan Ampadu | 7.91 |
| Ao Tanaka | 7.59 |
| Noah Okafor | 7.57 |
| Harry Wilson | 7.47 |
| Anton Stach | 7.41 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 7.40 |
| Lukas Nmecha | 7.36 |
| Jayden Bogle | 7.20 |
| Sean Longstaff | 7.19 |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 6.94 |
Participant of the Match: Daniel James — 8.56/10
Leeds sealed the win within the seventy fifth minute by James Justin after a goalmouth scramble. Ousmane Diomande made his Forest debut, whereas Nico Elvedi featured for Leeds. The defeat leaves Oliver Glasner with two losses in his opening two aggressive video games.
