Leeds Defeat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Home

Leeds manager Daniel Farke and players Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Justin react to the win.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Leeds United earned a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Elland Road in the Premier League. Leeds manager Daniel Farke praised his team's "great mentality" and "fighting edge" in the win, while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin highlighted the team's disciplined game plan and execution. Defender James Justin also lauded the team's performance, saying they deserved the three points.

Why it matters

The win is an important result for Leeds as they look to solidify their position in the Premier League table. Leeds have earned a high proportion of their points at home this season, making Elland Road a "fortress" as Farke described. The team will look to build on this result as they face a tough upcoming schedule, including a match against Chelsea.

The details

Leeds took the lead through a goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the first half. Nottingham Forest equalized early in the second half, but Leeds regained control and scored two more goals to secure the 3-1 victory. Farke praised his team's ability to withstand Nottingham Forest's attacks and manage the game well, while Calvert-Lewin highlighted the team's discipline and execution of their game plan.

  • The match was played on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Daniel Farke

The manager of Leeds United.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

A striker for Leeds United who scored a goal in the match.

James Justin

A defender for Leeds United who praised the team's performance.

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What they’re saying

“Proud of my boys. An important game for us. A sign of a great mentality, a great spirit. Also a winning mentality when you are asked to deliver and you deliver in this way. Emphatic fight from my boys, great performance. We showed the other side of us, the fighting edge and the steal. A perfect win.”

— Daniel Farke, Leeds United Manager

“Everything came together. An all-round performance from the team. We had good discipline and managed the game well. Things went our way on the night. The conditions were difficult and we knew what they were going to bring. We knew we would have to have our tin hats on at times, and we did. We battled well and won the game.”

— Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds United Striker

“It's always nice to take the three points back to the training ground. We deserved it. We had to bounce back from last week against Arsenal. The lads put in a great shift and it's a massive three points.”

— James Justin, Leeds United Defender

What’s next

Leeds will look to build on this win when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Leeds' strong home form and disciplined team performance against Nottingham Forest demonstrates their ability to compete with teams higher up the Premier League table, as they continue their push to solidify their position in the league.