Leeds beat Forest to reach League Cup third round
Leeds United booked their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup as wasteful Nottingham Forest showed why they need to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline. Forest have agreed a club-record fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap and boss Oliver Glasner will hope his arrival will kick-start his … The post Leeds beat Forest to reach League Cup third round…
Leeds United secured their spot in the third round of the League Cup after a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The match saw Leeds capitalize on Forest's defensive frailties, with Dan James scoring the opening goal in the 50th minute. James had previously scored a goal for Leeds in a Championship win against Middlesbrough in April 2025.
Despite Chris Wood's missed opportunity against his former club, Leeds continued to dominate the game. In the 75th minute, Lukas Nmecha's header was blocked by Neco Williams, and Nico Elvedi sealed the win with a well-taken goal in the 79th minute. The win marks Leeds' first League Cup third-round appearance in four seasons, thanks to their attacking resolve and Forest's inability to break through.
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