Plymouth 2-1 Doncaster
Updated
Plymouth won: Plymouth 2-1 Doncaster in the League One (Round 36) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at Home Park, Plymouth. Plymouth goals: Aribim Pepple 45'+3, Herbie Kane 74'. Doncaster goals: Elliot Lee 22'. Expected goals: 2.12-0.91. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Mathias Ross (8.1).
Match report
Plymouth beat Doncaster 2-1
Plymouth came from behind to beat Doncaster 2-1 at Home Park on Saturday 7 March in the League One.
Elliot Lee put Doncaster ahead on 22' (0-1), Aribim Pepple levelled for Plymouth on 45+3' (1-1) and Herbie Kane restored Plymouth's lead on 74' (2-1).
Plymouth had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-15 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.12-0.91. Plymouth were the better side on chances, too.
Mathias Ross (Plymouth Argyle) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 16,046. Referee: Stephen Parkinson.
Match stats
| Plymouth | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 149 (59%) | 217 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Plymouth (4-4-2): Luca Ashby-Hammond, Wes Harding, Mathias Ross, Alexander Mitchell, Jack MacKenzie, Ronan Curtis, Joe Edwards, Malachi Boateng, Matthew Sorinola, Aribim Pepple, Caleb Watts
Doncaster (3-5-2): Zander Clark, Neill Byrne, Matthew Pearson, Jay McGrath, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Robbie Gotts, Harry Clifton, Jack Senior, Brandon Hanlan, Elliot Lee
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Joe Edwards (Plymouth)
- 22' · Goal · Elliot Lee (Doncaster)
- 35' · Yellow card · Jack Senior (Doncaster)
- 42' · Yellow card · Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
- 58' · Yellow card · Jack MacKenzie (Plymouth)
- 60' · Yellow card · Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
- 66' · Substitution · Herbie Kane for Wes Harding (Plymouth)
- 66' · Substitution · Owen Dale for Matthew Sorinola (Plymouth)
- 66' · Substitution · Ben Close for Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 72' · Yellow card · Caleb Watts (Plymouth)
- 73' · Yellow card · Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 74' · Substitution · Jamie Paterson for Caleb Watts (Plymouth)
- 74' · Goal · Herbie Kane (Plymouth)
- 79' · Substitution · Glenn Middleton for Jay McGrath (Doncaster)
- 79' · Substitution · Jamie Sterry for Neill Byrne (Doncaster)
- 80' · Substitution · Billy Sharp for Elliot Lee (Doncaster)
- 80' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 81' · Yellow card · Jamie Sterry (Doncaster)
- 89' · Substitution · Owen Oseni for Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Luca Ashby-Hammond (Plymouth)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 1995: Plymouth 11, draws 2, Doncaster 6.
Questions
Who won Plymouth vs Doncaster?
Plymouth won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026.
When and where is Plymouth vs Doncaster?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at Home Park, Plymouth, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Doncaster?
In 19 league meetings since 1995: Plymouth 11 wins, 2 draws, Doncaster 6 wins (goals 31-25).