Match report

Plymouth Stuns Wigan with 3-0 Victory in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
0–3
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Mar 10, 2026

Plymouth delivered a stunning performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Wigan in a League One encounter. A. Pepple was the star of the show, scoring twice in quick succession, with Caleb Watts adding the third goal late on. Despite making multiple substitutions, Wigan could not find a way to break Plymouth's defensive wall. This result solidifies Plymouth's position in the table, while Wigan's struggles continue.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wigan 0–3 Plymouth
  • • A. Pepple scored in the 38th and 40th minutes
  • • Caleb Watts added a third goal in the 71st minute
  • • Wigan made several substitutions but failed to find the net
  • • Plymouth secured a comprehensive win in the League One match
  • • Wigan's defense struggled to contain Plymouth's attacking flair
  • • R. Curtis and Caleb Watts received yellow cards for Plymouth
  • • Wigan's F. Murray was a late substitute, but the game was already lost

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Sam Tickle (G)
  • 15 Jason Kerr (D)
  • 4 Will Aimson (D)
  • 19 Luke Robinson (D)
  • 20 Callum McManaman (M)
  • 6 Jensen Weir (M)
  • 17 Matthew Smith (M)
  • 7 Fraser Murray (M)
  • 33 Owen Moxon (F)
  • 10 Joe Taylor (F)
  • 9 Christian Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Joseph Hungbo
  • 43 Harrison Bettoni
  • 45 Llyton Chapman
  • 25 Caylan Vickers
  • 21 Raphael Rodrigues
  • 30 Toby Savin
  • 28 Leo Graham

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 Luca Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 8 Joe Edwards (D)
  • 2 Mathias Ross (D)
  • 15 Alex Mitchell (D)
  • 3 Jack Mackenzie (D)
  • 28 Ronan Curtis (M)
  • 19 Malachi Boateng (M)
  • 20 Herbie Kane (M)
  • 35 Owen Dale (M)
  • 27 Aribim Pepple (F)
  • 17 Caleb Watts (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu
  • 7 Jamie Paterson
  • 10 Xavier Amaechi
  • 41 Seb Campbell
  • 18 Owen Oseni
  • 13 Zak Baker
  • 40 Joe Mwaro

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    38' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pepple
  2. Plymouth
    40' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pepple · Assist: M. Boateng
  3. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. McManaman · On: J. Hungbo
  4. Wigan
    46' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: H. Bettoni
  5. Plymouth
    53' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    R. Curtis

    Foul

  6. Plymouth
    64' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Caleb Watts

    Foul

  7. Wigan
    69' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Saydee · On: C. Vickers
  8. Wigan
    69' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Robinson · On: Llyton Chapman
  9. Plymouth
    71' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Caleb Watts · Assist: M. Boateng
  10. Plymouth
    74' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Herbie Kane · On: B. Wiredu
  11. Plymouth
    78' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Curtis · On: X. Amaechi
  12. Plymouth
    78' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. MacKenzie · On: J. Paterson
  13. Wigan
    83' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Murray · On: R. Borges Rodrigues
  14. Plymouth
    86' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Caleb Watts · On: S. Campbell
  15. Plymouth
    86' Plymouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pepple · On: O. Oseni

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Plymouth
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 73% 58%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 398 262
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 291 151
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Pepple's two quick goals in the 38th and 40th minutes set the tone for Plymouth's victory, leaving Wigan reeling and unable to mount a comeback
  • ▸ Caleb Watts' goal in the 71st minute confirmed Plymouth's dominance and eliminated any hope of a Wigan comeback