Match report

Plymouth Defeats Peterborough 1-0 in League One Clash

Peterborough
Peterborough
0–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Jan 17, 2026

Plymouth recorded an impressive 1-0 win against Peterborough in the League One fixture, riding on a solitary goal by A. Pepple early into the game. The victory is crucial for Plymouth as they continue to push for a higher position in the table. Despite several chances and numerous substitutions, Peterborough could not find an equalizer. P. Kioso's second yellow card in the 89th minute further complicated their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Peterborough 0-1 Plymouth
  • • Goal scorer for Plymouth: A. Pepple (23' assisted by L. Tolaj)
  • • Peterborough's P. Kioso sent off in the 89th minute with a red card
  • • Plymouth maintained discipline and secured their first clean sheet of the season against Peterborough

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 29 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 33 J. Dornelly
  • 39 O. Aderoju

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 22 B. Galloway (D)
  • 28 R. Curtis (M)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 32 J. Ralls (M)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (M)
  • 9 L. Tolaj (F)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 B. Wiredu
  • 6 K. Szucs
  • 7 J. Paterson
  • 10 X. Amaechi
  • 14 A. Benarous
  • 17 C. Watts

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    4' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas O'Connor

    Time wasting

  2. Plymouth
    6' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Boateng

    Argument

  3. Plymouth
    23' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pepple · Assist: L. Tolaj
  4. Peterborough
    25' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thomas O'Connor · On: G. Nevett
  5. Plymouth
    44' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tolaj

    Foul

  6. Peterborough
    51' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lisbie

    Time wasting

  7. Peterborough
    55' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    H. Leonard

    Argument

  8. Peterborough
    56' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    M. Garbett

    Foul

  9. Peterborough
    58' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kioso

    Foul

  10. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: O. Aderoju
  11. Peterborough
    67' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Foul

  12. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: D. Frith
  13. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: C. Hayes
  14. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Leonard · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  15. Plymouth
    85' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pepple · On: Caleb Watts
  16. Peterborough
    89' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kioso

    Foul

  17. Peterborough
    89' Peterborough Card · Red Card
    P. Kioso

    Foul

  18. Plymouth
    90'+3 Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Sorinola · On: B. Wiredu
  19. Plymouth
    90'+9 Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Tolaj · On: K. Szucs
  20. Plymouth
    90' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ross

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Plymouth
Fouls 13 21
Pass Accuracy 81% 57%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 8 22
Corners 8 10
Total Passes 430 177
Yellow Cards 7 4
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.25 3.20
Shots off Target 5 12
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 349 101
Shots Inside Box 3 19
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Pepple's goal at 23' gave Plymouth an early lead, which they defended tactically throughout the game.
  • ▸ Peterborough introduced multiple substitutions but struggled to find rhythm due to numerous yellow cards and a red card for P. Kioso, significantly impacting their momentum.