Plymouth 3-0 Burton Albion
Updated
Plymouth won: Plymouth 3-0 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 25) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at Home Park, Plymouth. Plymouth goals: Brendan Galloway 21', Mathias Ross 63', Lorent Tolaj 77' (pen). Expected goals: 2.38-0.54. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Lorent Tolaj (8.7).
Match report
Plymouth rout Burton Albion 3-0
Plymouth swept aside Burton Albion 3-0 at Home Park on Sunday 4 January in the League One.
Brendan Galloway put Plymouth ahead on 21' (1-0), Mathias Ross made it 2-0 on 63' and Lorent Tolaj made it 3-0 from the penalty spot on 77'.
Plymouth had 66% of the ball, shots were 21-8 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.38-0.54. Plymouth were the better side on chances, too.
Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth Argyle) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 14,662. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Plymouth | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 0.54 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 430 (84%) | 167 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 2 |
Lineups
Plymouth (4-4-2): Conor Hazard, Joe Edwards, Julio Pleguezuelo, Alexander Mitchell, Brendan Galloway, Xavier Amaechi, Joe Ralls, Malachi Boateng, Bali Mumba, Lorent Tolaj, Aribim Pepple
Burton Albion (5-4-1): Bradley Collins, Toby Sibbick, Terence Vancooten, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Jack Armer, Julian Larsson, Kgaogelo Chauke, George Evans, Dylan Williams, Fabio Tavares
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Brendan Galloway (Plymouth)
- 29' · Substitution · Nick Akoto for Alex Hartridge (Burton Albion)
- 60' · Substitution · Caleb Watts for Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
- 60' · Substitution · Mathias Ross for Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth)
- 63' · Goal · Mathias Ross (Plymouth)
- 66' · Yellow card · Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth)
- 67' · Yellow card · Bali Mumba (Plymouth)
- 72' · Substitution · Matthew Sorinola for Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth)
- 73' · Substitution · Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu for Joe Ralls (Plymouth)
- 77' · Goal · Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth)
- 79' · Yellow card · Kyran Lofthouse (Burton Albion)
- 79' · Yellow card · Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 83' · Substitution · Tegan Finn for Alexander Mitchell (Plymouth)
- 90' · Substitution · Sulyman Krubally for Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Zac Scutt for Fabio Tavares (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Jack Newall for George Evans (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Josh Taroni for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Nick Akoto (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2011: Plymouth 6, draws 6, Burton Albion 7.
Questions
Who won Plymouth vs Burton Albion?
Plymouth won, 3-0 (League One) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026.
When and where is Plymouth vs Burton Albion?
Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Home Park, Plymouth, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Burton Albion?
In 19 league meetings since 2011: Plymouth 6 wins, 6 draws, Burton Albion 7 wins (goals 24-19).