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Russell Martin delivers ‘rubbish’ verdict as Leicester City throw away victory

The Foxes twice took the lead at King Power Stadium through Sammy Braybrooke and Kamari Doyle, but defensive mistakes cost them three points in a 2-2 draw…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:10 PM
Russell Martin delivers ‘rubbish’ verdict as Leicester City throw away victory
Key Things to Know
  • Russell Martin criticized Leicester City's defensive mistakes following a 2-2 draw against Stevenage.
  • Leicester City twice took the lead with goals from Sammy Braybrooke and Kamari Doyle.
  • Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy committed a fumble that directly led to Stevenage's first equalizing goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City manager Russell Martin criticized his team's defending after they surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 draw with Stevenage at King Power Stadium. Sammy Braybrooke and Kamari Doyle each scored to give Leicester the lead, but defensive lapses ultimately cost them all three points.

A mistake from goalkeeper Alex McCarthy led to Stevenage's opening equalizer before poor marking allowed a second goal that Martin labeled "rubbish." Martin emphasized that his squad lacked ruthlessness both in finishing chances and in defending inside their own penalty area.

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