Leeds United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news
Leeds United return to the City Ground on Tuesday full of confidence, Anton Stach’s stoppage-time free-kick having secured a 1-0 win in the same fixture just four days earlier. Daniel Farke will be ...
Leeds United is set to face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup third round match at the City Ground on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00. The Leeds United team news has confirmed that Anton Stach is likely to be an attacking option from the bench, while Daniel James, Felix Nmecha and Noah Okafor are expected to lead the attack.
Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson, who both suffered muscle injuries, are currently sidelined, with Ilia Gruev still dealing with a knee issue. Nico Elvedi is expected to come into the back three, making his debut for Leeds United. Noah Okafor's fitness levels will be closely monitored, given his absence from the pre-season due to an extended break following Switzerland's World Cup run.
James Justin, Jayden Bogle, Ao Tanaka, Joe Rodon and Tarik Muharemovic are among those who will provide athletic options at wing-back, with the latter three potentially replacing Longstaff, Justin and Bijol.
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