Match report
Northampton Defeats Plymouth 3-0 in League One Clash
Plymouth
0–3
FT
Northampton
Nov 29, 2025
Northampton stunned Plymouth with a commanding 3-0 victory in their League One fixture. The Cobblers capitalized on a red card issued to Plymouth's Liridon Tolaj, which shifted the momentum of the game. Goals from T. Eaves, Elliott List, and J. Willis sealed Northampton’s win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Plymouth 0–3 Northampton
- • Liridon Tolaj (Plymouth) received a red card in the 65th minute
- • Goals: T. Eaves (58'), Elliott List (76'), J. Willis (80')
- • Yellow cards: J. Thorniley, Conor McCarthy, Ethan Wheatley (Northampton), T. Taylor (subbed for substitute)
- • Substitutions by Plymouth included O. Dale and L. McCabe in the 62nd minute
Lineups
Plymouth
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Hazard (G)
- 15 A. Mitchell (D)
- 2 M. Ross (D)
- 22 B. Galloway (D)
- 6 K. Szucs (M)
- 19 M. Boateng (M)
- 20 L. McCabe (M)
- 35 O. Dale (M)
- 29 M. Sorinola (F)
- 11 B. Mumba (F)
- 9 L. Tolaj (F)
Substitutes
- 21 L. Ashby-Hammond
- 4 B. Wiredu
- 7 J. Paterson
- 8 J. Edwards
- 14 A. Benarous
- 18 O. Oseni
- 32 J. Ralls
Northampton
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
- 3 C. McCarthy (D)
- 18 M. Forbes (D)
- 15 J. Thorniley (D)
- 2 J. Burroughs (M)
- 23 T. Taylor (M)
- 4 D. Campbell (M)
- 21 J. Perkins (M)
- 14 T. Fornah (F)
- 19 E. Wheatley (F)
- 9 T. Eaves (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Burge
- 6 J. Willis
- 10 E. List
- 11 K. Swyer
- 12 N. Guinness-Walker
- 22 K. Edwards
- 35 M. Dyche
Timeline
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5' Northampton Card · Yellow CardJ. ThornileyTime wasting
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35' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Thorniley · On: M. Dyche -
45'+1 Northampton Card · Yellow CardEthan WheatleyArgument
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53' Northampton Card · Yellow CardConor McCarthyTime wasting
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58' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalT. Eaves · Assist: J. Perkins -
62' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Dale · On: J. Paterson -
62' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2Off: L. McCabe · On: J. Ralls -
65' Plymouth Card · Red CardL. TolajViolent conduct
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69' Northampton Card · Yellow CardT. TaylorFoul
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69' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3Off: Matthew Sorinola · On: A. Benarous -
69' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Galloway · On: O. Oseni -
75' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: Conor McCarthy · On: J. Willis -
75' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: Tyrese Fornah · On: Elliott List -
76' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalElliott List · Assist: J. Perkins -
80' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Willis · Assist: T. Taylor -
84' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Eaves · On: K. Swyer -
84' Northampton subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Perkins · On: N. Guinness-Walker -
90'+4 Northampton Card · Yellow CardM. ForbesFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Plymouth | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 56% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 339 | 243 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | 1.17 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 233 | 135 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card issued to Plymouth's Tolaj at the 65th minute marked a critical turning point, giving Northampton numerical advantage.
- ▸ Northampton capitalized on their extra man and scored two more goals in quick succession by Elliott List (76') and J. Willis (80'), effectively sealing the match.