Match report

Stevenage and Plymouth Draw 1-1 in League One

Stevenage
Stevenage
1–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Jan 1, 2026

Stevenage held off Plymouth to secure a hard-fought draw at the Lamex Stadium. Luther James-Wildin opened the scoring for Stevenage before Matthew Boateng equalized for Plymouth, ensuring both teams shared points in this evenly matched League One encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Luther James-Wildin (Stevenage) scored the opening goal at 53 minutes.
  • • Matthew Boateng (Plymouth) equalized for Plymouth at 68 minutes.
  • • Daniel Kemp was substituted off with J. Malcolm on at 59 minutes for Stevenage.
  • • J. Reid of Stevenage received a yellow card for a foul at 64 minutes.
  • • Three substitutions were made by Plymouth in quick succession: Joe Edwards, B. Wiredu, and B. Mumba came on.

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 24 J. Malcolm (M)
  • 8 D. Phillips (M)
  • 44 P. Patterson (M)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 10 D. Kemp
  • 11 J. Roberts
  • 14 S. Earley
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 20 C. Campbell
  • 22 J. Young

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 2 M. Ross (D)
  • 15 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 29 M. Sorinola (D)
  • 19 M. Boateng (M)
  • 4 B. Wiredu (M)
  • 32 J. Ralls (M)
  • 11 B. Mumba (M)
  • 9 L. Tolaj (F)
  • 27 A. Pepple (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Ashby-Hammond
  • 6 K. Szucs
  • 10 X. Amaechi
  • 17 C. Watts
  • 20 L. McCabe
  • 22 B. Galloway
  • 39 T. Finn

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    53' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    Luther James-Wildin · Assist: P. Patterson
  2. Stevenage
    59' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Malcolm · On: Daniel Kemp
  3. Stevenage
    64' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    J. Reid

    Foul

  4. Plymouth
    67' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Edwards · On: K. Szucs
  5. Plymouth
    67' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Wiredu · On: X. Amaechi
  6. Plymouth
    67' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Mumba · On: Caleb Watts
  7. Plymouth
    68' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Boateng · Assist: Caleb Watts
  8. Stevenage
    74' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Houghton · On: Jordan Roberts
  9. Stevenage
    74' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Patterson · On: C. Campbell
  10. Stevenage
    74' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Reid · On: J. Young
  11. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Pattenden
  12. Plymouth
    90'+4 Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Sorinola

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Plymouth
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 67% 59%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 343 271
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.60 1.10
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 231 160
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stevenage took the lead when Luther James-Wildin found the back of the net at 53 minutes.
  • ▸ Plymouth equalized just five minutes later through Matthew Boateng, turning the momentum in their favor.