Leicester City defeats Plymouth Argyle at King Power Stadium

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Leicester City defeats Plymouth Argyle at King Power Stadium
Summary

Leicester City earned their first victory of the season by defeating Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Will Alves and Harry Howell scored for the home side during first-half stoppage time, securing the result. Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley characterized the outcome as a missed opportunity, citing a lack of confidence and poor execution during the middle portion of the match. Despite creating 13 chances throughout the game, the visitors struggled with transitions and recorded only 33% possession. Cleverley indicated that his side needs to regain their identity following this loss and a previous away defeat against Wycombe. The coach noted that the team must work on their tactical transitions on the training pitch to improve their performance in upcoming matches.

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  • Leicester City beats Plymouth Argyle 2-0 on Tuesday night.
  • Will Alves and Harry Howell scored the match goals during stoppage time.
  • Plymouth Argyle registered 13 total chances but struggled with transition play.
  • Tom Cleverley cited a lack of player confidence during the middle of the game.
  • The match took place at King Power Stadium.
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Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley says his side's defeat at Leicester City is "a huge opportunity missed".

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