Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United today opens the 2026–27 Premier League season at the City Ground on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Nottingham Forest hosts newly promoted Leeds United in a fixture that brings two historic clubs together on opening day. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. BST in Nottingham, with the traditional UK Saturday afternoon broadcasting blackout preventing live television coverage in Britain.
The game begins at 10:00 a.m. ET in the U.S., 2:00 p.m. GMT in parts of Africa, 4:00 p.m. CEST in Central Europe, and 7:30 p.m. IST in India.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Lineup and Team News
The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United lineup could feature several changes as both managers begin their first league match of the new campaign. Nottingham Forest enters a new era under Oliver Glasner, whose high-energy and vertical approach is expected to shape the team’s attacking style.
Ryan Yates is ruled out with a minor knock, while Nicolo Savona continues his recovery from a knee injury. Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi face late fitness assessments but are expected to feature in some capacity.
Daniel Farke leads Leeds United into another Premier League campaign after securing promotion. The visitors will be without Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson because of thigh strains, while goalkeeper Lucas Perri is also unavailable.
New arrivals James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, and Harry Wilson are all expected to make their competitive debuts. The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United team news will therefore remain important before the final lineups are confirmed.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Stats, Prediction, Head-to-Head and Odds
The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United stats show a closely contested recent rivalry. The last five meetings have produced two wins for each side and one draw.
The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United head-to-head record also highlights the competitive nature of this fixture. Nottingham Forest has remained unbeaten in its last three home openers at the City Ground, while Leeds United recorded the second-highest number of away clean sheets in the league last season.
Oliver Glasner has also won three of his previous four opening-day league matches during his European managerial career. Those numbers form part of the Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United prediction ahead of kickoff.
The pre-match odds list Nottingham Forest at 2.10 to win, with the draw at 3.40 and Leeds United at 3.50. The prices are subject to change before kickoff.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Live Stream, TV Channel and Kickoff Time
Fans in the United States can watch the Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United live stream on Peacock Premium and USA Network. Canadian viewers can stream the match on FuboTV Canada.
The game will not be shown live on traditional television in the United Kingdom because of the 3:00 p.m. Saturday broadcasting blackout. Supporters in France and Poland can watch through Canal+, while Sky Sport carries coverage in Germany and Italy. Viaplay provides coverage across the Netherlands and Scandinavian markets.
SuperSport will show the fixture across Sub-Saharan Africa, while beIN Sports provides coverage in North Africa and the Middle East. Fans in India can watch on Disney+ Hotstar, while Optus Sport carries the game in Australia. Sky Sport handles coverage in New Zealand.
The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United kickoff time is 3:00 p.m. BST, which is 10:00 a.m. ET, 7:00 a.m. PT, 2:00 p.m. GMT, 4:00 p.m. CEST, 7:30 p.m. IST, and midnight AEST on Sunday.
The City Ground is sold out for the opening-day fixture. Fans seeking Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United tickets should use official club resale channels and avoid unauthorized sellers.
The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United score prediction is a 1-1 draw. The hosts have home advantage, while the visitors arrive with a strong defensive record from last season.
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Today: Premier League Preview, Stats, Lineup, Prediction, TV Channel & Stream