Match report

Plymouth Defeats Stevenage 1-0 in League One Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
1–0
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Mar 17, 2026

Plymouth held off a resilient Stevenage side to secure a 1-0 victory in their League One clash. The decisive moment came in the 57th minute when M. Ross netted the only goal of the game, capitalizing on an assist from R. Curtis. The victory was crucial for Plymouth's campaign and showcased their determination despite facing a spirited Stevenage effort.

Key Facts

  • • Plymouth 1–0 Stevenage
  • • Goal: M. Ross (57', Plymouth)
  • • Assist: R. Curtis (Plymouth)
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Freestone (9', Stevenage), A. Mitchell (40', Plymouth), J. Reid (90', Stevenage)
  • • Substitutions: J. Paterson (64', Plymouth), J. MacKenzie (79', Plymouth), O. Dale (79', Plymouth)

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 3 J. MacKenzie (D)
  • 20 H. Kane (M)
  • 28 R. Curtis (M)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 7 J. Paterson (M)
  • 35 O. Dale (M)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 B. Wiredu
  • 22 B. Galloway
  • 10 X. Amaechi
  • 14 A. Benarous
  • 18 O. Oseni
  • 41 S. Campbell

Stevenage

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (M)
  • 23 L. Thompson (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 11 J. Roberts (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (F)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)
  • 25 M. Phillips (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 J. Houghton
  • 6 D. Sweeney
  • 30 B. Lubala
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 8 D. Phillips
  • 40 L. Brown

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    9' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    L. Freestone

    Foul

  2. Plymouth
    40' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mitchell

    Foul

  3. Plymouth
    57' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ross · Assist: R. Curtis
  4. Plymouth
    64' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Paterson · On: X. Amaechi
  5. Stevenage
    77' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Phillips · On: B. Lubala
  6. Stevenage
    78' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. White · On: J. Houghton
  7. Stevenage
    78' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Thompson · On: D. Phillips
  8. Plymouth
    79' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. MacKenzie · On: B. Galloway
  9. Plymouth
    79' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Dale · On: O. Oseni
  10. Stevenage
    90'+8 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    J. Reid

    Argument

  11. Stevenage
    90' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carl Piergianni · On: D. Sweeney
  12. Stevenage
    90' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Daniel Kemp · On: L. Brown

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Stevenage
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 57% 59%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 262 349
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 150 205
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Ross's goal in the 57th minute was the turning point that shifted momentum in Plymouth's favor.
  • ▸ Stevenage's multiple substitutions in the 77th and 78th minutes signaled a desperate attempt to equalize, but Plymouth held on.