Morgan Whittaker’s brilliant late goal sealed a stunning 1-0 FA Cup upset for Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle over Premier League side Brentford. Whittaker’s solo effort in the 82nd minute sent Argyle into the fourth round, providing a dream start for new manager Miron Muslic, who watched from the stands.
Despite Brentford’s dominance on paper, Plymouth showed resilience, with Brendan Galloway leading a solid defensive effort. Fabio Carvalho came closest for the hosts early on, forcing Conor Hazard into a superb save, while Plymouth’s Callum Wright tested Hakon Valdimarsson in a lively first half.
Thomas Frank introduced 13-goal Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa after the break, but Brentford struggled to break down the Championship’s bottom side. Instead, Whittaker delivered the decisive moment, weaving past defenders and driving a low shot into the bottom corner to end Plymouth’s 11-game winless run and cap an unforgettable victory.
