Nottingham Forest begin their Premier League campaign against Leeds, with Oliver Glasner naming his first competitive starting XI since taking charge. Leeds have also named their team, with recent arrival Harry Wilson starting.
Forest head into the new campaign on the back of a strong finish to the 2025/26 season, though that same season saw them dragged into a relegation battle during the second half. Glasner replaced Vitor Pereira during the summer and now takes charge of his first league match.
The Tricky Trees will be without Elliot Anderson, who left for Manchester City in a £116million move after impressing for England at the World Cup. That departure leaves a significant creative gap, but Forest have added other options to their squad during the transfer window.
Leeds, meanwhile, have also strengthened. Their most notable piece of business saw Harry Wilson arrive on a free transfer from Fulham, and he goes straight into the starting XI.
Here is the full confirmed team news. Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Sangare, Gibbs-White, Jesus, Ndoye, Cunha, McAtee, Milenkovic, Aina. Substitutes: Victor, Diomande, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Wood, Kalimuendo, Schlager, Netz, Abbott.
Leeds United: Trafford, Bogle, Justin, Muharemovic, Rodon, Bijol, Ampadu, Stach, Wilson, Aaronson, Clavert-Lewin. Substitutes: Perri, Lienou, Cresswell, Elvedi, Longstaff, Tanaka, James, Okafor, Nmecha.
Supporters in the United Kingdom will not be able to watch the match live, as it falls under the 3pm Saturday broadcast blackout.
On paper, this looks like a close contest, though Nottingham Forest may hold a slight edge. Leeds have historically been stronger at home than away, and the prediction points to goals and a narrow Forest victory in their opener.
All attention now turns to this Premier League opener as both sides look to make a winning start to their campaigns.