Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United match: All you need to know

The Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United took place on February 5, 2023 at 14:00 GMT at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest secured the win against Leeds United with 1-0. Brennan Johnson scored the lone goal in the 14th minute, giving an edge to his team against the opposition.

It's important to note that this is just the first of two matches for Leeds, with the second taking place at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Steve Cooper made four changes to the team that played to a 1-1 draw in their last outing against Bournemouth, with Keylor Navas making his debut. Neco Williams, Scott McKenna, and Danilo were included in the starting lineup, replacing Wayne Hennessey, Serge Aurier, Joe Worrall and Ryan Yates. Morgan Gibbs-White, who has made a surprising recovery from injury, joined Brennan Johnson and Chris Wood in the attack.

For the visiting team, Jesse Marsch made three changes, but new loan signing Weston McKennie started on the bench. Robin Koch was suspended after receiving five yellow cards, leading to Liam Cooper filling in at the back. Brenden Aaronson and the injured Rodrigo were replaced by Luis Sinisterra and Patrick Bamford, who will be absent for two months due to an ankle injury.


Nottingham Forest vs Leeds: Line up

Nottingham Forest Starting XI: Navas, Williams, Boly, McKenna, Lodi, Oliveira, Freuler, Mangala, Gibbs-White, Johnson, Wood
Substitutes: Hennessey, Worrall, Colback, Lingard, Surridge, Aurier, Scarpa, Ayew, Felipe

Leeds United Starting XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Wober, Struijk, Adams, Roca, Sinisterra, Gnonto, Harrison, Bamford
Substitutes: Robles, Firpo, Aaronson, Summerville, Rutter, Kristensen, McKennie, Greenwood

FAQs:

1. Who is the manager of Nottingham Forest F.C.?
   Steve Cooper.
2. Who is the manager of Leeds F.C.?
   Jesse Marsch.