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Leeds embarrass Forest again: Two wins in 72 hours, Carabao Cup onward.
So, Leeds United fancied another trip to Nottingham Forest's patch, didn't they? And what do you know, they bagged *another* 2-0 win. That's two in three days at the City Ground, sending them skipping into the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James and James Justin were the lads who twisted the knife on Tuesday night.
26 Aug 2026 · via skysports.com
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Farke's Leeds lot had already nicked three Premier League points from the City Ground on Saturday. What's a little return trip for the League Cup, eh? They promptly beat Forest *again*. Second-half goals did the trick. Apparently, this is a big deal: ending a 54-year drought for back-to-back victories at that particular stadium. Some drought.
James popped one in five minutes after the break, thanks to a Sean Longstaff dart forward. Justin? He wrapped it up with the second, 15 minutes from time. Just a bit of a scramble in the box. Tie. Beyond. Doubt.
Forest, bless 'em, showed a flicker of life early on. Even forced James Trafford into a save or two. But let's be real. Leeds ran this show. Could've been ahead at the half, too. James laid one on a plate for Longstaff, who just managed to hit Matz Sels directly. Sigh.
This winning run for the Yorkshire club? A stark, *stark* contrast to Oliver Glasner's first few weeks managing Forest. The poor bloke's barely warmed his seat. After the defeat, Glasner mumbled to Sky Sports about a "rebuild." His words. Said last season's relegation scrap was their true starting point. Forget any grand European fantasies. Sounds about right.
"This is what we came for." That's Farke talking to Sky Sports. Must feel good to finally win at a place where Leeds hadn't managed a peep since 1972. Before the weekend, anyway. Meanwhile, Forest are apparently holding their breath for news on Chelsea striker Liam Delap. A £50m deal, Sky says, is on the table. Good luck with that.
Betting angle
If you're eyeing a cup run bet, Leeds' swagger at the City Ground – especially how they locked it down in the second half – certainly makes 'em look the part.
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