Match report

Plymouth Defeats Doncaster 2-1 in League One Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
2–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Mar 7, 2026

Plymouth staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 win over Doncaster in a tightly contested League One match. Doncaster's E. Lee opened the scoring early on, but Plymouth fought back with goals from A. Pepple and Herbie Kane. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Plymouth held on to maintain their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Plymouth 2–1 Doncaster
  • • E. Lee scored the opening goal for Doncaster at 22'
  • • A. Pepple equalized for Plymouth with an assist from Caleb Watts at 45'
  • • Herbie Kane secured the win for Plymouth with the second goal at 74'
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued, including to Joe Edwards, J. MacKenzie, and Caleb Watts for Plymouth

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 45 W. Harding (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 3 J. MacKenzie (D)
  • 28 R. Curtis (M)
  • 8 J. Edwards (M)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (M)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)
  • 17 C. Watts (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Baker
  • 35 O. Dale
  • 40 J. Mwaro
  • 7 J. Paterson
  • 20 H. Kane
  • 10 X. Amaechi
  • 18 O. Oseni

Doncaster

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 12 N. Byrne (D)
  • 5 M. Pearson (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 4 O. Bailey (M)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 23 J. Senior (M)
  • 9 B. Hanlan (F)
  • 18 E. Lee (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 47 H. Adelakun
  • 33 B. Close
  • 2 J. Sterry
  • 17 G. Middleton

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    21' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Edwards

    Foul

  2. Doncaster
    22' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lee
  3. Doncaster
    35' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Senior

    Time wasting

  4. Doncaster
    42' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clifton

    Foul

  5. Plymouth
    45' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pepple · Assist: Caleb Watts
  6. Plymouth
    58' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. MacKenzie

    Foul

  7. Plymouth
    60' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pepple

    Foul

  8. Doncaster
    66' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Clifton · On: B. Close
  9. Plymouth
    66' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Harding · On: Herbie Kane
  10. Plymouth
    72' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Caleb Watts

    Foul

  11. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    L. Molyneux

    Foul

  12. Plymouth
    74' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Caleb Watts · On: J. Paterson
  13. Plymouth
    74' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Herbie Kane
  14. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Byrne · On: J. Sterry
  15. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jay McGrath · On: G. Middleton
  16. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gotts · On: J. Gibson
  17. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Lee · On: B. Sharp
  18. Doncaster
    81' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sterry

    Foul

  19. Plymouth
    89' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Pepple · On: O. Oseni
  20. Plymouth
    90'+4 Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ashby-Hammond

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Doncaster
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 58% 64%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 260 340
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.66 1.15
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 152 219
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plymouth's equalizer by A. Pepple at 45' shifted momentum towards them, giving them a psychological boost going into halftime.
  • ▸ Herbie Kane's goal at 74' was crucial as it not only gave Plymouth the lead but also secured their position in the match, preventing any comeback attempts by Doncaster.