In a thrilling encounter at Home Park, Sierra Leonean forward Mustapha Bundu scored the decisive goal, leading Plymouth Argyle to a vital 1-0 victory over Championship front-runners Leicester City.
This win provides a significant lift to Plymouth’s campaign to avoid relegation.
Mustapha Bundu, who joined Argyle last summer, emerged as the hero, finishing a swift counter-attack with a composed right-footed shot in the first half. This marked his first goal in over four months and his third for the club, earning his team three crucial points.
Despite Leicester City dominating early play, their efforts were thwarted by a resilient Argyle defense and some standout saves from goalkeeper Michael Cooper. Notably, Cooper denied Leicester substitute Jamie Vardy in the closing minutes, preserving the win for Plymouth.
Leicester, still topping the table with 88 points, face heightened pressure as Ipswich Town and Leeds United, who are just behind, have games in hand that could potentially overtake the leaders. Leicester’s loss at Plymouth follows another recent defeat at Millwall, marking a troubling trend for the team aiming for automatic promotion.
Plymouth’s victory is their first under the temporary guidance of Neil Dewsnip and Kevin Nancekivell, following the sacking of former head coach Ian Foster.
Since the change, Argyle has been undefeated, collecting seven points from three games, and moving up from 20th to 16th place, now sitting five points clear of the relegation zone.
Post-match, Neil Dewsnip expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the effective execution of their game plan against a formidable Leicester side and praising the players for their tremendous effort.
This win not only boosts Plymouth Argyle’s survival hopes but also adds an exciting twist to the Championship’s promotion race as the season approaches its climax.
