Plymouth 1-0 Blackpool
Updated
Plymouth won: Plymouth 1-0 Blackpool in the League One (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Home Park, Plymouth. Plymouth goals: Malachi Boateng 48'. Expected goals: 1.87-0.66. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Malachi Boateng (8.3).
Match report
Plymouth beat Blackpool 1-0
Plymouth edged Blackpool 1-0 at Home Park on Saturday 23 August in the League One.
Malachi Boateng put Plymouth ahead on 48' (1-0).
Plymouth had 59% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.87-0.66. Plymouth were the better side on chances, too.
Malachi Boateng (Plymouth Argyle) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 15,322. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Plymouth | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.87 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 327 (78%) | 188 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Plymouth (4-2-3-1): Luca Ashby-Hammond, Kornél Szucs, Alexander Mitchell, Brendan Galloway, Ayman Benarous, Malachi Boateng, Bradley Ibrahim, Xavier Amaechi, Caleb Watts, Bali Mumba, Lorent Tolaj
Blackpool (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Jordan Brown, Michael Ihiekwe, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, Tom Bloxham, Albie Morgan, Lee Evans, CJ Hamilton, Dale Taylor, George Honeyman
Key events
- 48' · Goal · Malachi Boateng (Plymouth)
- 62' · Yellow card · Lee Evans (Blackpool)
- 63' · Substitution · Matthew Sorinola for Ayman Benarous (Plymouth)
- 63' · Yellow card · Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)
- 68' · Substitution · Emil Hansson for Lee Evans (Blackpool)
- 68' · Substitution · Daniel Imray for Jordan Brown (Blackpool)
- 70' · Substitution · Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu for Brendan Galloway (Plymouth)
- 76' · Substitution · Malcolm Ebiowei for Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)
- 77' · Yellow card · Bradley Ibrahim (Plymouth)
- 86' · Substitution · Aribim Pepple for Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Dale Taylor (Blackpool)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 1993: Plymouth 12, draws 7, Blackpool 12.
Questions
Who won Plymouth vs Blackpool?
Plymouth won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Plymouth vs Blackpool?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Home Park, Plymouth, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Blackpool?
In 31 league meetings since 1993: Plymouth 12 wins, 7 draws, Blackpool 12 wins (goals 39-40).