Anton Stach scored six goals for Leeds United, including a stunning 30-yard strike against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. The expected goals (xG) value for the shot was 0.03, dropping to 0.02 for expected goals on target (xGOT), while manager Daniel Farke said he expected Stach to shoot and score from that angle. The club is in talks with Chelsea about a loan for Mykhailo Mudryk, and Ilia Gruev and Mateo Joseph are currently sidelined.
Where he fits in the current squad
Stach, a bit of a weird and crazy guy, has shown his eccentric side through offbeat social media graphics and YouTube street interviews. He launched his own burger at a Leeds restaurant for charity, with £2 from each sale going to the Elhadj Diouf Foundation. Leeds recorded 14 draws in the 2025-26 season, and seven of their 13 losses were decided by a one-goal deficit. The next fixture is against Brentford at home on 2026-08-30, with Brentford 4th in the table.
How the goal changed the game
Stach lifted the ball over a two-man wall and curled it into the near corner of the goal with his instep, a moment that saw James Trafford make an excellent stop in the 17th minute to deny Igor Jesus. Harry Wilson was marginally offside before scoring a first-half finish, while Tarik Muharemovic got a powerful header on target, which Sels did well to stop. Noah Okafor provided a cross for Muharemovic's header and is expected to get more minutes in the Carabao Cup return to Forest.
The charity impact of the burger
The burger will be on the menu at Meat:Stack from next Tuesday (18th August), with £2 from each sale going to the Elhadj Diouf Foundation. Leeds are in talks with Chelsea about a loan for Mykhailo Mudryk, who plays in the same position as Noah Okafor. The 2025-26 season is referenced, and Leeds are trying to recruit quality players to convert supporter optimism into tangible progress.
What this means next
Leeds United is a club in the Premier League, currently 9th with 3 points from 1 game and a +1 goal difference. The title race is 3 points behind leaders Manchester City, and the next fixture is against Brentford at home on 2026-08-30. The Carabao Cup return to Forest is mentioned as a future event, and Leeds are trying to recruit quality players to convert supporter optimism into tangible progress. The club is in talks with Chelsea about a loan for Mykhailo Mudryk, and Ilia Gruev and Mateo Joseph are currently sidelined.
