Match report

Leeds Secure FA Cup Victory Over Plymouth With 4-1 Win

Plymouth
Plymouth
1–4
AET
Leeds
Leeds
Feb 6, 2024

Leeds secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Plymouth. Despite being held to a temporary draw after Gnonto's early goal, Leeds capitalized on late chances and an own goal to seal their win.

Key Facts

  • • W. Gnonto scored the opening goal for Leeds at minute 66.
  • • B. Galloway equalized for Plymouth with a goal in the 78th minute.
  • • C. Summerville and G. Rutter added goals for Leeds, while an own goal by R. Hardie secured the victory.
  • • Plymouth received three yellow cards throughout the match.
  • • Leeds made multiple substitutions to maintain their momentum.

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 C. Hazard (G)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 17 L. Gibson (D)
  • 22 B. Galloway (D)
  • 2 B. Mumba (M)
  • 8 J. Edwards (M)
  • 20 A. Randell (M)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (M)
  • 10 M. Whittaker (F)
  • 11 C. Wright (F)
  • 9 R. Hardie (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 F. Issaka
  • 34 C. Roberts
  • 23 B. Waine
  • 6 D. Scarr
  • 37 J. Matthews
  • 25 C. Burton

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 25 S. Byram (D)
  • 14 J. Rodon (D)
  • 6 L. Cooper (D)
  • 3 Junior Firpo (D)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 8 G. Kamara (M)
  • 29 W. Gnonto (M)
  • 7 J. Piroe (M)
  • 12 J. Anthony (M)
  • 49 M. Joseph (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Gray
  • 30 J. Gelhardt
  • 9 P. Bamford
  • 24 G. Rutter
  • 10 C. Summerville
  • 4 E. Ampadu
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 40 D. van den Heuvel
  • 5 C. Cresswell

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    58' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wright

    Foul

  2. Leeds
    66' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Gnonto · Assist: G. Kamara
  3. Leeds
    70' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rodon

    Foul

  4. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kamara · On: A. Gray
  5. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: J. Gelhardt
  6. Plymouth
    72' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wright · On: F. Issaka
  7. Plymouth
    78' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Sorinola · On: C. Roberts
  8. Plymouth
    78' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Galloway · Assist: A. Phillips
  9. Plymouth
    80' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Phillips

    Foul

  10. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Joseph · On: P. Bamford
  11. Leeds
    82' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Anthony · On: G. Rutter
  12. Leeds
    90'+3 Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Byram · On: C. Summerville
  13. Leeds
    97' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Summerville · Assist: G. Rutter
  14. Plymouth
    105' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    B. Galloway

    Foul

  15. Plymouth
    105' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joe Edwards · On: B. Waine
  16. Plymouth
    105' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Galloway · On: D. Scarr
  17. Leeds
    111' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Rutter · Assist: C. Summerville
  18. Leeds
    117' Leeds Goal · Own Goal
    R. Hardie
  19. Plymouth
    119' Plymouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Phillips · On: J. Matthews

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Leeds
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 67% 88%
Offsides 1 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 26
Corners 3 16
Total Passes 305 839
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 14
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 205 738
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gnonto's early goal at minute 66 put Leeds ahead, setting the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ The equalizing goal by Galloway in the 78th minute briefly leveled the match, but Leeds responded with three goals including an own goal to solidify their lead.