Nottingham Forest came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Leeds United at the City Ground, marking their first Premier League win since the opening day and Sean Dyche's first as manager. Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Elliot Anderson scored for the hosts after Lukas Nmecha's early opener for Leeds. The result lifts Forest to within a point of escaping the bottom three.
Match Overview
Nottingham Forest hosted Leeds United in a crucial Premier League clash on November 9, 2025, at the City Ground. The home side, struggling in second-from-bottom position with just one win in their first 10 league games, desperately needed points after conceding 19 goals and scoring only seven this season. Leeds, sitting 16th and one point above the drop zone, had won just once in their last five outings and kept only two clean sheets all term.
Key Moments
The game started frantically. In the second minute, Morgan Gibbs-White forced a save from Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri. Ten minutes later, Perri made two quick saves on a deflected Gibbs-White shot and the rebound. Against the run of play, Lukas Nmecha scored for Leeds from inside the area to open the scoring. Forest responded immediately as Sangare rifled home the equalizer from a loose ball in the box after 15 minutes.
The first half settled after the intense opening, with no further goals. In the second half, Forest dominated but struggled for clear chances until the 68th minute. Substitute Omari Hutchinson delivered a cross from the right, which Gibbs-White glanced into the net to give Forest the lead.
Deep into stoppage time, at the 90th minute, Hutchinson drove into the box and was fouled by Jack Harrison, earning a penalty. Elliot Anderson converted emphatically to seal the 3-1 win.
Post-Match Reaction
Sean Dyche praised his players' resilience, calling it a 'growing mentality.' 'Down against Man Utd – come back. Down again today – come back. It’s a growing mentality,' Dyche said, tapping his temple. He noted Forest's run of one loss in five matches across competitions and their near-win against Sturm Graz in the Europa League. The victory ends a nine-game Premier League winless streak for Forest, who remain unbeaten in 13 home top-flight games against Leeds since 1971 (six wins, seven draws). Leeds have now conceded the opening goal in all five of their away Premier League matches this season.
Forest's next fixture is a trip to Liverpool on November 22.
