Match report

Plymouth Defeats Burton Albion 3-0 in League One Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
3–0
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 4, 2026

In an emphatic display of strength and determination, Plymouth defeated Burton Albion 3-0 in a crucial League One clash. The home side's early goal by B. Galloway set the tone for a dominant performance, with M. Ross adding another before half-time. L. Tolaj sealed the win with a penalty late into the second half, leaving Burton Albion struggling to find any foothold throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Plymouth secured a 3-0 victory over Burton Albion in League One.
  • • B. Galloway scored the first goal for Plymouth at minute 21 with an assist from J. Ralls.
  • • M. Ross extended Plymouth's lead to 2-0 through an assist by L. Tolaj at minute 63.
  • • L. Tolaj completed the hat-trick with a penalty in the 77th minute, solidifying Plymouth’s dominance.

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 5 J. Pleguezuelo (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 22 B. Galloway (D)
  • 10 X. Amaechi (M)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 32 J. Ralls (M)
  • 11 B. Mumba (M)
  • 9 L. Tolaj (F)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond
  • 2 M. Ross
  • 4 B. Wiredu
  • 7 J. Paterson
  • 17 C. Watts
  • 29 M. Sorinola
  • 39 T. Finn

Burton Albion

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 3 J. Armer (D)
  • 22 J. Larsson (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 11 F. Tavares (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 41 S. Krubally
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    21' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Galloway · Assist: J. Ralls
  2. Burton Albion
    29' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Hartridge · On: N. Akoto
  3. Plymouth
    60' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pleguezuelo · On: M. Ross
  4. Plymouth
    60' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pepple · On: Caleb Watts
  5. Plymouth
    63' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ross · Assist: L. Tolaj
  6. Plymouth
    66' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tolaj

    Time wasting

  7. Plymouth
    67' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mumba

    Time wasting

  8. Plymouth
    72' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: X. Amaechi · On: Matthew Sorinola
  9. Plymouth
    73' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ralls · On: B. Wiredu
  10. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth Goal · Penalty
    L. Tolaj
  11. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lofthouse

    Argument

  12. Plymouth
    83' Plymouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mitchell · On: T. Finn
  13. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Evans · On: J. Newall
  14. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: J. Taroni
  15. Burton Albion
    90'+1 Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Tavares · On: Z. Scutt
  16. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: S. Krubally

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Burton Albion
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 64%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 512 259
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.17 0.50
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 430 167
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plymouth's early goal by B. Galloway at minute 21 put immediate pressure on Burton Albion.
  • ▸ M. Ross' goal in the 63rd minute effectively ended any hopes of a comeback, as Plymouth maintained their composure and control throughout.