Stevenage vs. Team: Key News and Updates

The first match of 2026 sees Argyle face off against Stevenage, featuring several notable changes in the lineup.

Key Updates from the Match

• Mathias Ross replaces Julio Pleguezuelo in defense.
• Bim Pepple, fresh off scoring an equalizer against Wycombe Wanderers, steps in for the injured Owen Oseni.
• Joe Ralls returns from suspension, taking the place of Xavier Amaechi, who is now on the bench.

Bench and Injury Updates

Caleb Watts joins Argyle’s bench, marking his return since a September 13 injury during a match against Luton Town. Brendan Galloway, after competing in the Africa Cup of Nations with Zimbabwe, also returns and is on the bench.

Team Lineups

Argyle Starting XI

• 1 Conor Hazard
• 2 Mathias Ross
• 4 Brendan Wiredu
• 8 Joe Edwards (captain)
• 9 Lorent Tolaj
• 11 Bali Mumba
• 15 Alex Mitchell
• 19 Malachi Boateng
• 27 Bim Pepple
• 29 Matty Sorinola
• 32 Joe Ralls

Argyle Substitutes

• 21 Luca Ashby-Hammond (goalkeeper)
• 6 Kornel Szucs
• 10 Xavier Amaechi
• 17 Caleb Watts
• 20 Law McCabe
• 22 Brendan Galloway
• 39 Tegan Finn

Stevenage Starting XI

• 1 Filip Marschall
• 2 Luther James-Wildin
• 4 Jordan Houghton
• 5 Carl Piergianni (captain)
• 6 Dan Sweeney
• 8 Daniel Phillips
• 16 Lewis Freestone
• 18 Harvey White
• 19 Jamie Reid
• 24 Jovan Malcolm
• 44 Phoenix Patterson

Stevenage Substitutes

• 13 Taye Ashby-Hammond (goalkeeper)
• 10 Dan Kemp
• 11 Jordan Roberts
• 14 Saxon Earley
• 17 Jasper Pattenden
• 20 Chem Campbell
• 22 Jake Young

Former Argyle players, including Jordan Houghton and Saxon Earley, feature prominently for Stevenage, adding an extra layer of excitement to this match.