--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-09-23T10:59:08.139Z last_updated: 2026-09-22T06:30:00+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/cardiff-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGx5bW91dGhoZXJhbGQuY28udWsvc3BvcnQvZm9vdGJhbGwvZm9ybWVyLWV4ZXRlci1nb2Fsa2VlcGVyLWhvcGluZy1lZmwtMTExNjU1MjY --- # Former Exeter goalkeeper hoping for EFL Trophy win against Argyle - **Source:** - **Published:** 22 Sept - **Club:** Cardiff City - **Original URL:** https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/former-exeter-goalkeeper-hoping-efl-11165526 Lee started out as a youngster at his hometown club Torquay United, where he was also a season ticket holder, before joining Exeter City's academy in 2015. He started three EFL Trophy games for Exeter, aged 16, during the 2021/22 season and made his senior Grecians' debut as a late substitute for Jamal Blackman during a 0-0 League One draw away to Derby County in 2022. Lee had two loan spells at Plymouth Parkway from Exeter and also had three stints at Dorchester Town, as well as spending time at Weston-super-Mare and Salisbury. He joined Palace in 2025 and played three times for their under-21s in the EFL Trophy last season, as well as in the 2-1 away win against Swindon Town in the competition last Tuesday. Lee said to Palace's official club website: "Obviously, being from Torquay and playing for Exeter, Exeter’s biggest rivals are Plymouth. It'll be good to go down there and hopefully we can beat them." The young shot-stopper made eight saves as he kept a clean sheet in a recent 2-0 Premier League 2 victory over Aston Villa and then saved a penalty against Paris St Germain under-21s in a 2-1 Premier League International Cup match. Lee said: "I’m feeling really good. I think I’m finally showing the consistency that I’ve been trying to aim for. And being one of the oldest as well, I think that’s helping. "I can bring my experiences to the table. So yeah, I think that’s probably what’s helped me. I’m really, really happy with it." Palace came from behind to beat Swindon 2-1 at the County Ground in their first EFL Trophy group game of this season, with goals from Caleb Kporha and Seb Williams. Lee said: "I thought we were really good. Personally, I think we played them off the park. Obviously, they scored a lucky goal, but the boys replied really well to that and I think we deserved the win." Next up for Palace is the trip to play Argyle at Home Park, with the Pilgrims likely to play a much0changed team from the 4-2 League One win away to Blackpool on Saturday. Lee said: "It’s a really good competition for the youngsters. We get to play in big stadiums in front of more fans than what we usually would do. "The competition is always tough because we’re playing against men’s teams. It’s just really beneficial for the young players." You can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE PlymouthLive has launched a Plymouth Argyle transfer news and top stories group on WhatsApp and we want you to join us. Once you sign up for our updates, we'll send all the latest straight to your phone. To join our community, you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select 'Join Community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the PlymouthLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'Exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community.