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Rushworth's Nine Saves Secure 0-0 as Leicester and Coventry Share M69 Derby

The result reinforced both clubs' status as early promotion contenders.

Overview

  • Leicester City and Coventry City drew 0-0 at the King Power Stadium in Saturday's lunchtime derby.
  • On-loan goalkeeper Carl Rushworth made nine saves for Coventry, including a one-on-one block from Stephy Mavididi and a close-range stop from debutant Julian Carranza.
  • The stalemate preserved Coventry's unbeaten league start after a 15-goal opening five games, and Leicester's home league unbeaten run against Coventry since 2001 remained intact.
  • Leicester registered nine shots on target with Abdul Fatawu a persistent threat down the right, but clear chances for Mavididi and others were not converted.
  • Both sides stay well placed in the table, with a locally reported potential points deduction for Leicester remaining unresolved and potentially significant later in the season.