Match report

Northampton Defeats Plymouth 3-0 in League One Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
0–3
FT
Northampton
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

  1. Northampton
    5' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Thorniley

    Time wasting

  2. Northampton
    35' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Thorniley · On: M. Dyche
  3. Northampton
    45'+1 Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Ethan Wheatley

    Argument

  4. Northampton
    53' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Conor McCarthy

    Time wasting

  5. Northampton
    58' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves · Assist: J. Perkins
  6. Plymouth
    62' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dale · On: J. Paterson
  7. Plymouth
    62' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. McCabe · On: J. Ralls
  8. Plymouth
    65' Plymouth Card · Red Card
    L. Tolaj

    Violent conduct

  9. Northampton
    69' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  10. Plymouth
    69' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Sorinola · On: A. Benarous
  11. Plymouth
    69' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Galloway · On: O. Oseni
  12. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Conor McCarthy · On: J. Willis
  13. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tyrese Fornah · On: Elliott List
  14. Northampton
    76' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Elliott List · Assist: J. Perkins
  15. Northampton
    80' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Willis · Assist: T. Taylor
  16. Northampton
    84' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Eaves · On: K. Swyer
  17. Northampton
    84' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Perkins · On: N. Guinness-Walker
  18. Northampton
    90'+4 Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Forbes

    Foul

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.