Nottingham Forest and Leeds United meet in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday, August 25, with kick-off at 8pm at the City Ground. UK viewers with a valid TV licence can watch the match for free on ITV1 and STV, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm for 30 minutes of pre-match build-up. Sky Sports subscribers can also tune in via Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Live stream and US viewing options
Supporters can stream the fixture for free using the ITVX and STV Player apps on smartphones, tablets or smart televisions. Sky customers can watch online through the Sky Go app or by logging in to a NOW TV sports pass. Viewers in the United States can watch live on Paramount+, with East Coast coverage starting at 3pm.
Team news and recent meeting
Forest manager Oliver Glasner faces selection issues, with Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona missing the team's opening league match against the same opponents. Striker Chris Wood is regaining full fitness after returning from the World Cup. Leeds manager Daniel Farke is without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Willy Gnonto, who missed the weekend win over Forest, while Ilia Gruev was absent from the matchday squad as he recovers from a back problem.
The sides met in the Premier League on August 22, with Leeds winning 1-0 through an 88th-minute goal from Anton Stach. Before that loss, Nottingham Forest had remained unbeaten in 14 top-flight home encounters against Leeds at the City Ground. UK listeners without a screen can follow live radio commentary on BBC Radio Nottingham and BBC Radio Leeds, with broader updates on BBC Radio 5 Live.
