Match report
Plymouth Defeats Luton 1-0 in League One Clash
Plymouth
1–0
FT
Luton
Jan 24, 2026
Plymouth held off Luton to secure a vital 1-0 victory in the League One match on January 24, 2026. The goal from B. Galloway proved decisive as Plymouth managed to withstand Luton's late pressure.
Key Facts
- • Plymouth: 1-0 against Luton in League One.
- • B. Galloway scored the winning goal for Plymouth at minute 45.
- • J. Ralls replaced B. Wiredu with a substitution early on at minute 9.
- • Three yellow cards were shown to Plymouth players during the game.
Lineups
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
Luton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 J. Keeley (G)
- 17 N. Lonwijk (D)
- 5 M. Andersen (D)
- 3 K. Naismith (D)
- 38 J. Johnson (D)
- 8 L. Walsh (M)
- 18 J. Clark (M)
- 32 E. Lawrence (M)
- 54 K. Palmer (M)
- 30 G. Kodua (M)
- 21 N. Wells (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Shea
- 9 J. Yates
- 14 S. Morris
- 22 L. Fanne
- 23 G. Saville
- 28 C. Makosso
- 33 C. Bramall
Timeline
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9' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ralls · On: B. Wiredu -
45'+1 Plymouth Card · Yellow CardM. RossFoul
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45' Plymouth Goal · Normal GoalB. Galloway -
54' Plymouth Card · Yellow CardR. CurtisArgument
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54' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2Off: Unknown player · On: Caleb Watts -
57' Luton subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Lawrence · On: S. Morris -
71' Plymouth Card · Yellow CardM. BoatengFoul
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77' Luton subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Palmer · On: C. Bramall -
78' Luton subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Johnson · On: J. Yates -
80' Luton Card · Yellow CardN. LonwijkFoul
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84' Plymouth Card · Yellow CardK. SzucsFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Plymouth | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 56% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 220 | 479 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 3.41 | 0.97 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 5 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 123 | 370 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Galloway's goal in the first half gave Plymouth an early lead and morale boost, setting a defensive tone for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Despite Luton making multiple substitutions to push for an equalizer, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities.