Leeds United secured a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday, marking their second win against Forest in just four days. The Carabao Cup triumph adds to Forest's early-season woes under new manager Oliver Glasner, who has now overseen two defeats in two games since taking charge.
Daniel James opened the scoring for Leeds in the second half, capitalizing on space down the right flank. The lead was later extended via an own goal after a chaotic scramble in the penalty area from an Ethan Ampadu throw-in, with the ball deflecting in off James Justin and Lucas Nmecha. Forest struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match, with veteran striker Chris Wood missing the best opportunities for the home side.
Forest's performance highlighted their ongoing search for form and identity under Glasner, with repeated issues in exploiting space and a lack of cutting edge in the final third. The team has yet to score a goal in regulation time under the new manager.
Leeds, meanwhile, have enjoyed a strong start to their cup campaign, with goalkeeper James Trafford recording his second clean sheet in as many games since his move from Manchester City. The club has also reportedly agreed on a club-record fee of £45 million, potentially rising to £50 million, for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, a move that could address Forest's attacking needs.
The victory for Leeds follows their league win against Forest on Saturday and underscores their ability to capitalize on their opponent's current vulnerabilities. The boos from the home crowd at full-time indicated the dissatisfaction with Forest's performance.
