Plymouth defeated Exeter 2-0 in the EFL Cup. The goals came from A. Hartridge and Aribim Pepple, both scored in the second half according to the match timeline.

Second-Half Breakthrough After Red Card

The match remained goalless at half-time. Exeter received a yellow card to C. Cummins in the 19th minute of the first half. Plymouth earned two corners late in the opening period at the 40th and 41st minutes.

After the restart Exeter took a corner in the 48th minute. Plymouth responded with corners in the 54th, 70th, 71st, 82nd, 87th and 89th minutes. Exeter added corners in the 74th and 90th minutes. A further corner went to Plymouth with no minute listed.

Exeter picked up a second yellow card through Ethan Sutherland in the 78th minute. The same player received a red card in the 87th minute, leaving Exeter with ten men for the closing stages.

Key Stats and Final Outcome

Plymouth finished with nine corners to Exeter’s three. Plymouth recorded no yellow or red cards while Exeter ended with two yellow cards and one red card. Both Plymouth goals arrived after the red card, with A. Hartridge scoring a normal goal and Aribim Pepple also on target.

The timeline shows the goals occurring in the second half following the dismissal. No further goal details such as exact minutes or assists were available in the match data.

Plymouth controlled territory through set pieces and capitalised once Exeter were reduced to ten men. The clean sheet and two-goal margin gave Plymouth a comfortable passage in this EFL Cup tie. For live scores, stats and tips visit AltBets.