Match report

Plymouth Defeats Macclesfield 3-0 in League Two Clash

Plymouth
Plymouth
3–0
FT
Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Mar 7, 2020

Plymouth held their ground in the League Two competition by defeating Macclesfield with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. Plymouth's George Cooper was instrumental in the victory, scoring two goals and demonstrating his prowess on the pitch. The match was a significant win for Plymouth, as it further solidified their position in the table.

Key Facts

  • • Plymouth secured a 3-0 win against Macclesfield in League Two.
  • • George Cooper scored two goals for Plymouth.
  • • R. Hardie scored Plymouth's first goal.
  • • C. Kirby received a yellow card for Macclesfield in the 14th minute.
  • • D. Mayor provided two assists for Plymouth's goals.

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

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

Macclesfield

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Mitchell (G)
  • 23 D. Fitzpatrick (D)
  • 5 F. Kelleher (D)
  • 16 C. O'Keefe (D)
  • 15 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 19 D. Whitehead (M)
  • 4 J. McCourt (M)
  • 11 T. Archibald (M)
  • 22 S. Tracey
  • 14 C. Kirby (M)
  • 9 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 B. Stephens
  • 20 D. Wilson
  • 18 J. Blyth
  • 6 H. Hamblin
  • 8 B. Tollitt
  • 25 N. Cameron

Timeline

  1. Macclesfield
    14' Macclesfield Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kirby
  2. Plymouth
    33' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hardie · Assist: George Cooper
  3. Plymouth
    62' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    George Cooper · Assist: D. Mayor
  4. Macclesfield
    77' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kirby · On: B. Stephens
  5. Plymouth
    77' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    George Cooper · Assist: D. Mayor
  6. Macclesfield
    80' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tracey · On: Donovan Wilson
  7. Plymouth
    83' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: D. Telford
  8. Macclesfield
    83' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ironside · On: J. Blyth
  9. Plymouth
    86' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: George Cooper · On: A. Randell
  10. Plymouth
    88' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Moore · On: J. Cleal

Match Stats

Stat Plymouth Macclesfield
Fouls 5 16
Pass Accuracy 74% 62%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 9
Corners 13 4
Total Passes 419 282
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 9 6
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 311 175
Shots Inside Box 17 5
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted in Plymouth's favor when R. Hardie scored the opening goal in the 33rd minute.
  • ▸ George Cooper's second goal in the 77th minute sealed the victory for Plymouth, leaving Macclesfield struggling to recover.