Stevenage twice came from behind to secure a valuable 2-2 draw away at promotion-chasing Leicester City on Saturday. The result at the King Power Stadium extends their unbeaten run to two matches and moves them up to 13th in the League One standings with 15 points from 11 games.
Samuel Charles Braybrooke gave the dominant hosts an early lead after just two minutes, but Ben Broggio levelled for Stevenage midway through the first half. K. Doyle restored Leicester's advantage in the 66th minute, only for substitute Tugra Turhan to head home a dramatic equaliser twelve minutes later. The visitors had to withstand significant pressure, with Leicester enjoying 66% possession and forcing goalkeeper T. Setford into five saves.
Key moments
Stevenage's resilience was tested immediately. William Thomas-Alves found Braybrooke inside the box for a simple finish. The response came from a set-piece, with Josh Magennis nodding down for Broggio to fire in from close range. Doyle's goal came from a sustained period of Leicester pressure, but Stevenage refused to fold. Terry Taylor's late introduction helped solidify the midfield, and his presence was felt when Turhan met a deep cross to nod past A. McCarthy. Manager Alex Revell was shown a yellow card for his protests on the touchline during the tense final stages.
Where it leaves them
The point is a significant one in the context of Stevenage's season. It follows a disappointing 1-0 home loss to Milton Keynes Dons and keeps them within touching distance of the top half. Their form has been inconsistent, with a pattern of win-loss in recent weeks, but this performance against one of the division's strongest sides will provide a confidence boost. They now sit three points behind 10th-placed Mansfield Town, their next opponents.
Revell will have been pleased with his team's defensive discipline and clinical edge in front of goal. Saxon Earley also received a yellow card in a committed defensive display. The team now turns its attention to the FA Cup, with a tie against Oxford United on the horizon, before returning to league action. The manager confirmed post-match that there were no new injury concerns, with the squad looking forward to the cup challenge.
