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Plymouth Argyle 2:0 Exeter City — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Plymouth Argyle progressed in the EFL Cup with a 2-0 win over Exeter City, both goals arriving in the 90th minute. Exeter played the closing stages with ten men after Ethan Sutherland was sent off in the 87th minute.
The breakthrough came when Alex Hartridge scored from Harvey White's assist. Aribim Pepple then doubled the lead, with Frederick Issaka credited with the assist. Charlie Cummins had been booked early on, and Sutherland had received a yellow card before his dismissal.
Plymouth dominated the statistics, holding 63% possession and taking 21 shots to Exeter's eight. They needed until the final minute to make that control count, though, with Exeter's goalkeeper making four saves to keep the score down.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter City?

Plymouth Argyle 2-0 Exeter City (EFL Cup, Round 1).

Who scored?

Alex Hartridge (90', assist Harvey White) for Plymouth Argyle; Aribim Pepple (90', assist Frederick Issaka) for Plymouth Argyle.

Was Plymouth Argyle's win deserved?

Yes — Plymouth Argyle were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter City?

Yes — sent off: Ethan Sutherland (Exeter City, 87').

Head to Head meetings Plymouth Argyle - Exeter City

  • Matches6
  • The biggest draw2-2
  • The most effective match4-2
Plymouth Argyle logo

Plymouth Argyle

Exeter City logo

Exeter City

  • 3

    Victories

  • 1

    Draws

  • 2

    Victories

Victories

Home team logo

3

2

Away team logo

Scored goals

Home team logo

9

10

Away team logo

Average per game

Home team logo

1.5

1.67

Away team logo

The biggest victory

Home team logo

2-0

0-4

Away team logo
Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle

Exeter City

Exeter City

Plymouth Argyle - Exeter City Best statistical picks

  • Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 matches

  • 1X hasn't lost in 12 of the last matches

  • Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 4.5

  • Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5

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