Match report

Leeds Hold Plymouth to a Draw in FA Cup Clash (1-1)

Leeds
Leeds
1–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Jan 27, 2024

Leeds managed to hold off Plymouth in the FA Cup clash, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Leeds took the lead early through J. Anthony's goal, only for Plymouth to equalize later with A. Randell finding the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • Leeds scored first through a goal by J. Anthony in the 31st minute assisted by S. Byram.
  • • Plymouth equalized with an A. Randell goal in the 73rd minute, set up by M. Bundu.
  • • J. Anthony received a yellow card at the same time as his goal for Leeds.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams to try and gain momentum.

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 17 J. Shackleton (D)
  • 14 J. Rodon (D)
  • 6 L. Cooper (D)
  • 25 S. Byram (D)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 29 W. Gnonto (M)
  • 24 G. Rutter (M)
  • 12 J. Anthony (M)
  • 7 J. Piroe (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 I. Poveda
  • 9 P. Bamford
  • 3 Junior Firpo
  • 49 M. Joseph
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 55 H. Christy
  • 30 J. Gelhardt
  • 8 G. Kamara
  • 5 C. Cresswell

Plymouth

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 21 C. Hazard (G)
  • 2 B. Mumba (D)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 17 L. Gibson (D)
  • 22 B. Galloway (D)
  • 14 M. Miller (D)
  • 10 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 20 A. Randell (M)
  • 34 C. Roberts (M)
  • 11 C. Wright (M)
  • 9 R. Hardie (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Butcher
  • 15 M. Bundu
  • 29 M. Sorinola
  • 5 Julio Pleguezuelo
  • 23 B. Waine
  • 35 F. Issaka
  • 25 C. Burton
  • 6 D. Scarr
  • 8 J. Edwards

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    31' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Anthony
  2. Leeds
    31' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Anthony · Assist: S. Byram
  3. Plymouth
    56' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Roberts · On: M. Butcher
  4. Plymouth
    56' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Wright · On: M. Bundu
  5. Plymouth
    73' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Randell · Assist: M. Bundu
  6. Leeds
    74' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: I. Poveda-Ocampo
  7. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Miller · On: Matthew Sorinola
  8. Leeds
    82' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Shackleton · On: P. Bamford
  9. Leeds
    82' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Byram · On: J. Firpo
  10. Plymouth
    85' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Phillips · On: J. Pleguezuelo
  11. Leeds
    89' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Rutter · On: M. Joseph

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Plymouth
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 71%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 623 308
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 531 218
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead given to Leeds by J. Anthony's goal in the 31st minute set a positive tone but did not deter Plymouth.
  • ▸ Plymouth's equalizer from A. Randell in the 73rd minute shifted momentum and brought them level, making it an evenly contested match.