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Leicester 1-3 Peterborough

Peterborough brushed aside Leicester 3-1 in Robbie Savage’s first league game in charge to heap more pressure on Foxes boss Russell Martin.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Leicester 1-3 Peterborough
Key Things to Know
  • Peterborough United defeated Leicester City 3-1 in Robbie Savage's first league match as manager.
  • First-half goals from Owura Edwards, Harry Leonard, and a Warren O'Hora own goal gave Peterborough a 3-0 lead.
  • Emil Riis scored in the 68th minute for Leicester, but the Foxes suffered their third home league defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Peterborough United defeated Leicester City 3-1 at the King Power Stadium in Robbie Savage's first league match in charge. The visitors built a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half through strikes from Owura Edwards and Harry Leonard, alongside an own goal from Warren O'Hora.

Leicester manager Russell Martin made three substitutions at the break, and Emil Riis pulled a goal back in the 68th minute. However, Peterborough held on for the win, condemning Leicester to their third home league defeat of the season amid boos from the home supporters.

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