Leeds United have one more game to play before the November international break, and it comes in the form of a difficult-looking trip to a reinvigorated Nottingham Forest under Sean Dyche.
Forest come into the game having endured a dismal start to the season. Nuno Espirito Santo was axed and Ange Postecoglou was winless during his 39-day stint as manager, before Dyche was given the gig.
A win against Porto in his first game immediately reconnected the Forest crowd with the team. A 2-0 loss at Bournemouth was almost inevitable, but Forest showed fight in a 2-2 comeback against Man United.
Forest are in a better place under Dyche, while Leeds’ away form is a major concern. Four defeats from five games away from Elland Road means Forest are favourites, and Tony Pulis has backed a Forest win.
Daniel Farke and Sean Dyche ahead of a clash between Burnley and Norwich.
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Daniel Farke will break record if Leeds beat Nottingham Forest
Farke is in need of a win, especially before the November break. A point would also go down well with Leeds fans, who are desperate to see a bit of fight after rolling over so easily away at Brighton last time.
But there is an issue for Farke, and it is that he has never beaten Dyche in a League match. The duo have done battle on four occasions, three times in the League and once in The FA Cup, while with Norwich.
If Farke can mastermind a win at The City Ground, it would see him finally get the better of Dyche in a league game. But it will be a tall order for a Leeds side that have struggled on the road this season.
Date Farke’s team Dyche’s team Competition Venue Result
21 Sep, 2019 Norwich Burnley PL Turf Moor 2-0 Burnley
25 Jan, 2020 Norwich Burnley FA Cup Turf Moor 2-1 Norwich
18 Jul, 2020 Norwich Burnley PL Carrow Road 2-0 Burnley
2 Oct, 2021 Norwich Burnley PL Turf Moor 0-0 Draw
How Leeds have fared in their past 10 games against Forest
Aside from Dyche and Farke, Leeds and Forest have done battle regularly over the last decade. Whether it be the two sides fighting for promotion, or the two teams attempting to avoid the threat of relegation.
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It was Jesse Marsch’s final game, a 1-0 defeat for Leeds at The City Ground. It was one of Jean-Kevin Augustin’s three appearances for Leeds. It reignites the Brian Clough rivalry and Forest have fared better.
Date Competition Venue Result
27 Aug, 2016 Championship City Ground 3-1 Forest
25 Jan, 2017 Championship Elland Road 2-0 Leeds
26 Aug, 2017 Championship City Ground 2-0 Leeds
1 Jan, 2018 Championship Elland Road 0-0 Draw
27 Oct, 2018 Championship Elland Road 1-1 Draw
1 Jan, 2019 Championship City Ground 4-2 Leeds
10 Aug, 2019 Championship Elland Road 1-1 Draw
8 Feb, 2020 Championship City Ground 2-0 Forest
5 Feb, 2023 Premier League City Ground 1-0 Forest
4 Apr, 2023 Premier League Elland Road 2-1 Leeds
In the last 10 games between the two sides, Forest have won four times while Leeds have only won three. The two sides have also drawn three times. On Sunday, it will prove to be a volatile and feisty encounter.