Plymouth 1-2 Bolton
Updated
Bolton won: Plymouth 1-2 Bolton in the League One (Round 41) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at Home Park, Plymouth. Plymouth goals: Ronan Curtis 57'. Bolton goals: Johnny Kenny 49' (pen), Malachi Boateng 70' (og). Sent off: John McAtee (43'). Expected goals: 1.77-2.44. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Ronan Curtis (7.9).
Match report
Bolton beat Plymouth 2-1
Bolton squeezed past Plymouth 2-1 away from home at Home Park on Friday 3 April in the League One.
Johnny Kenny put Bolton ahead from the penalty spot on 49' (0-1), Ronan Curtis levelled for Plymouth on 57' (1-1) and an own goal by Malachi Boateng restored Bolton's lead on 70' (1-2).
John McAtee (Bolton) was sent off on 43'.
Plymouth had 50% of the ball, shots were 14-10 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-2.44.
Ronan Curtis (Plymouth Argyle) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 16,616. Referee: Charles Breakspear.
Match stats
| Plymouth | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 2.44 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 24 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 216 (70%) | 230 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Plymouth (4-4-2): Conor Hazard, Joe Edwards, Mathias Ross, Alexander Mitchell, Jack MacKenzie, Ronan Curtis, Malachi Boateng, Herbie Kane, Owen Dale, Owen Oseni, Aribim Pepple
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Ruben Rodrigues, Josh Sheehan, John McAtee, Johnny Kenny, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Key events
- 18' · Yellow card · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 43' · Red card · John McAtee (Bolton)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Ruben Rodrigues (Bolton)
- 46' · Substitution · Chris Forino-Joseph for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 49' · Goal · Johnny Kenny (Bolton)
- 57' · Goal · Ronan Curtis (Plymouth)
- 58' · Substitution · Lorent Tolaj for Owen Oseni (Plymouth)
- 59' · Substitution · Wes Harding for Jack MacKenzie (Plymouth)
- 64' · Substitution · Cyrus Christie for Ruben Rodrigues (Bolton)
- 64' · Substitution · Mason Burstow for Johnny Kenny (Bolton)
- 70' · Goal · Malachi Boateng (Bolton)
- 71' · Substitution · Caleb Watts for Owen Dale (Plymouth)
- 80' · Substitution · Xavier Amaechi for Joe Edwards (Plymouth)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2021: Plymouth 3, draws 1, Bolton 2.
Questions
Who won Plymouth vs Bolton?
Bolton won, 1-2 (League One) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Plymouth vs Bolton?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Home Park, Plymouth, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Bolton?
In 6 league meetings since 2021: Plymouth 3 wins, 1 draws, Bolton 2 wins (goals 7-4).