Match report
Plymouth Stuns Barnsley 3-0 in League One Clash
Barnsley
0–3
FT
Plymouth
Apr 6, 2026
Plymouth delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Barnsley in a highly competitive League One match. O. Oseni and L. Tolaj were the goal scorers for Plymouth, securing all three points in a well-fought performance.
Key Facts
- • Plymouth defeated Barnsley 3-0 in League One
- • O. Oseni scored two goals including a penalty
- • L. Tolaj scored a goal and provided an assist
- • Barnsley had a player (Jack Shepherd) shown a yellow card
Lineups
Barnsley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Owen Goodman (G)
- 30 Jonathan Bland (D)
- 6 Maël de Gevigney (D)
- 15 Eoghan O'Connell (D)
- 5 Jack Shepherd (D)
- 48 Luca Connell (M)
- 45 Vimal Yoganathan (M)
- 22 Patrick Kelly (M)
- 10 David McGoldrick (M)
- 19 Reyes Cleary (M)
- 9 Tom Bradshaw (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Adam Phillips
- 51 Kieran Flavell
- 20 Charlie Lennon
- 27 Tennai Watson
- 4 Marc Roberts
- 39 Leo Farrell
- 18 Scott Banks
Plymouth
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Conor Hazard (G)
- 8 Joe Edwards (D)
- 2 Mathias Ross (D)
- 15 Alex Mitchell (D)
- 45 Wes Harding (D)
- 28 Ronan Curtis (M)
- 7 Jamie Paterson (M)
- 19 Malachi Boateng (M)
- 35 Owen Dale (M)
- 18 Owen Oseni (F)
- 9 Lorent Tolaj (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Caleb Watts
- 3 Jack Mackenzie
- 10 Xavier Amaechi
- 21 Luca Ashby-Hammond
- 24 Caleb Roberts
- 22 Brendan Galloway
- 14 Ayman Benarous
Timeline
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10' Plymouth Card · Yellow CardM. RossFoul
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16' Plymouth Goal · Normal GoalO. Oseni · Assist: L. Tolaj -
46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bradshaw · On: Adam Phillips -
57' Plymouth Goal · Normal GoalL. Tolaj · Assist: O. Oseni -
64' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Tolaj · On: Caleb Watts -
65' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Paterson · On: C. Roberts -
67' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bland · On: S. Banks -
78' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3Off: Vimal Yoganathan · On: L. Farrell -
78' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardJack ShepherdFoul
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79' Plymouth Goal · PenaltyO. Oseni -
81' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Oseni · On: X. Amaechi -
85' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4Off: Joe Edwards · On: B. Galloway
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnsley | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 412 | 253 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 318 | 157 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Plymouth took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from O. Oseni, assisted by L. Tolaj, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The second goal by L. Tolaj in the 57th minute, assisted by O. Oseni, confirmed Plymouth's dominance and effectively sealed the victory.