Match report

Plymouth Defeats Grimsby 3-0 in League Two Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
3–0
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Mar 3, 2020

Plymouth put in a commanding performance to defeat Grimsby 3-0 in their League Two match, with goals from T. Bakinson, R. Hardie, and L. Jephcott. Grimsby struggled to keep pace, making three substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide, but Plymouth's solid defense and lethal attack proved too much for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Plymouth scored three goals: T. Bakinson (22'), R. Hardie (30'), and L. Jephcott (40')
  • • Grimsby made three substitutions: Bradley Garmston (36'), J. Benson (46'), and H. Davis (63')
  • • H. Clifton (Grimsby) and Conor Grant (Plymouth) each received yellow cards
  • • Plymouth's George Cooper and L. Jephcott were substituted in the latter stages of the match

Lineups

Plymouth

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Palmer (G)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 5 S. Wootton (D)
  • 10 D. Mayor (M)
  • 15 C. Grant (M)
  • 32 G. Cooper (D)
  • 14 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 17 B. Moore (D)
  • 21 C. McFadzean (D)
  • 18 R. Hardie (F)
  • 31 L. Jephcott (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Edwards
  • 9 R. Taylor
  • 11 D. Telford
  • 16 Joel Grant
  • 1 M. Cooper
  • 42 J. Cleal
  • 20 A. Randell

Grimsby

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. McKeown (G)
  • 6 L. Waterfall (D)
  • 4 H. Davis (D)
  • 2 L. Hendrie (D)
  • 3 B. Garmston (D)
  • 10 E. Whitehouse (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 18 C. Vernam (F)
  • 20 J. Benson
  • 16 B. Clarke (F)
  • 7 M. Green (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 25 M. Pollock
  • 19 M. Wright
  • 12 E. Grandin
  • 22 E. Hewitt
  • 21 J. Tilley
  • 23 S. Russell

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    22' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bakinson · Assist: George Cooper
  2. Plymouth
    30' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hardie · Assist: T. Bakinson
  3. Grimsby
    36' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bradley Garmston · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  4. Plymouth
    40' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jephcott · Assist: Niall Canavan
  5. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Benson · On: Matthew Pollock
  6. Grimsby
    57' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clifton
  7. Grimsby
    63' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Davis · On: M. Wright
  8. Plymouth
    65' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    Conor Grant
  9. Plymouth
    74' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: George Cooper · On: Joe Edwards
  10. Plymouth
    86' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: R. Taylor
  11. Plymouth
    89' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hardie · On: D. Telford

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Grimsby
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 72% 75%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 464 483
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 332 363
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plymouth's early goals by T. Bakinson and R. Hardie in the first half set the tone for the match, giving them a strong lead that Grimsby could not overcome
  • ▸ The introduction of substitute R. Taylor for R. Hardie in the 89th minute solidified Plymouth's control over the game, ensuring their victory in League Two