Farke praises Leeds after Stach free-kick seals win

Anton Stach's free-kick gave Leeds a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener.

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What happened. Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in their opening Premier League match, with Anton Stach scoring from a free-kick.

• Daniel Farke expressed happiness and praised his players.
• The win was sealed by Stach's free-kick.
• It was the opening game of the 2026-27 season.

“I'm very happy and have many compliments for my players”

— Daniel Farke

Leeds start the season with three points, while Forest will look to bounce back.

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