Leeds United to face Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup

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·10 August 2026

Leeds United to face Nottingham Forest in EFL Cup

The draw for the Second Round of the EFL Cup has been made, with Leeds United set to face Nottingham Forest away from home.

The clash will form part of an opening week double header at the City Ground, coming in the days after next weekend’s Premier League opener at the same venue.

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The Whites have pedigree in the competition, lifting the trophy in 1968 after a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley.

The second round will be played in the week commencing Monday, 24 August. Full fixture details, including ticketing information, will be announced in due course.