Plymouth Argyle stunned Championship leaders Leicester City with a resilient 1-0 victory at Home Park, denting Leicester’s hopes for automatic promotion while boosting their own survival chances. Despite being outplayed initially, Argyle capitalized on a counter-attack, with Mustapha Bundu calmly slotting home to give them the lead.
Leicester’s Patson Daka had opportunities to level the score in the second half, but Argyle’s defense held firm, frustrating the Foxes and denying their star players. Even substitute Jamie Vardy was thwarted by Argyle keeper Michael Cooper late in the game. This loss marks Leicester’s second consecutive away defeat, leaving them stranded on 88 points at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town and Leeds United, level on points with Leicester, have the opportunity to surpass them in the standings. Ipswich and Leeds both have upcoming fixtures where they could potentially leapfrog the Foxes, intensifying the race for promotion.
Argyle’s resurgence under temporary leadership, following the sacking of Ian Foster, has seen them undefeated in three matches, accumulating seven points out of nine. This victory propels them from 20th to 16th in the table, now comfortably five points clear of the relegation zone.
Leicester, despite dominating possession, struggled to convert their control into meaningful chances. Despite early intent and a disallowed goal, they couldn’t break down Argyle’s defense.
The deafening roar of the Home Park faithful greeted the final whistle, signaling a memorable victory for Plymouth and igniting hopes of survival after a turbulent period under Foster’s management.
