Overview
- Leeds, who were level on 26 points with Nottingham Forest before kickoff, moved nine points clear of the relegation zone with the home win.
- Jayden Bogle opened the scoring and Noah Okafor added a second before halftime, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin chesting in his 10th league goal soon after the break.
- New Forest signing Stefan Ortega started in goal on debut with Matz Sels injured, and fellow January arrival Lorenzo Lucca headed a late consolation on his first appearance.
- Forest’s four-game unbeaten league run ended, leaving them fourth from bottom and facing renewed scrutiny over their form and management.
- Karl Darlow produced important saves for Leeds as Daniel Farke’s side rebounded from their heavy defeat to Arsenal to strengthen their survival prospects.