The short answer
Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 through an 88th-minute Anton Stach direct free kick.
James Trafford and the Leeds defence kept a clean sheet, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin started as the central forward but blanked.
FPL points snapshot
These are base points before bonus, defensive-contribution scoring and goalkeeper save points are finalised.
| Player | Price | Return | Base FPL points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Stach | £6.0m | Goal + midfielder clean sheet | 8 |
| James Trafford | £5.0m | Clean sheet | 6+ |
| Starting Leeds defenders | Varies | Clean sheet | 6+ |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | £6.0m | Appearance only | 2 if 60+ |
1. Stach now has competitive set-piece evidence
Stach did not simply score.
He scored from a direct free kick.
That matters for FPL because set pieces are repeatable.
A midfielder goal plus clean-sheet point and appearance gives him eight base points before bonus or defensive contributions.
Read the dedicated Anton Stach FPL guide.
2. Trafford confirms the clean-sheet route
Trafford started and Leeds kept Forest scoreless.
That gives him six base points before saves and bonus.
His £5.0m price means he needs to outperform strong £4.5m alternatives, but the first competitive evidence is positive.
Read the updated James Trafford FPL guide.
3. Leeds' back three deserves more respect
Leeds were organised and limited Forest's chances.
The defence used Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Tarik Muharemovic behind a midfield screen.
Clean sheets will not arrive every week, but this was meaningful evidence that Leeds' defensive structure can work away from home.
4. Calvert-Lewin owners should not panic
DCL started.
That is the key positive.
A Gameweek 1 blank is not enough reason to sell a £6.0m striker with a confirmed central role.
The next fixture and chance quality matter more than a single result.
Read the updated Calvert-Lewin FPL guide.
5. Forest's new system needs more evidence
Oliver Glasner's first competitive match as Forest manager produced very little attacking output.
Do not immediately sell every Forest asset, but do downgrade assumptions based entirely on preseason.
OneFPL verdict
Stach is the clear FPL winner. Trafford and the Leeds defence rise, while DCL remains a hold rather than a sell.
FAQ
How many base FPL points did Anton Stach score?
Eight before bonus and defensive-contribution adjustments.
Did James Trafford keep a clean sheet?
Yes.
Did Calvert-Lewin start?
Yes. He blanked but the starting role is positive evidence.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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