1. Matt Worthington with a stand out performance on debut.
On his debut for Torquay United, skipper Matt Worthington underlined exactly why manager Paul Wotton committed to offering him a three-year deal following his transfer from Oldham Athletic.
As well as dictating play with a great range of passing, most notably with his assist for Jordan Young's second goal, he was also dropping back to help shield the back four. He has the potential to be as influential figure as two other players who captained the club from midfield in Chris Hargreaves (2007-2010) and Asa Hall (2018-2024).
2. Dennis has the potential to be a difference maker.
Playing in the number 10 role behind Cody Cooke, Louis Dennis marked his debut for the Gulls with the opening goal of the afternoon in the ninth minute. Cooke managed to get a flick on on a goal kick from keeper James Hamon and raced onto it before Dennis calmly slotting home.
Dennis comes to Plainmoor with promotion winning pedigree from his time with Bromley, where he helped them win promotion from the National League in 2023-24, and he will be hoping to add another promotion to his CV come the end of the current campaign.
3. James Hamon's saves.
Towards the end of United's 2-1 win over Enfield Town on the opening day of the 2024-25 season, James Hamon made an important save towards the end to help seal all three points.
He was also called upon to make a number of important saves as he denied Lamar Reynolds in the 23rd minute as he tipped his shot onto the shot before smothering the danger. In the second half, he thwarted Tommy Wood (twice) and Harry Lodovica, which proved to be crucial come full time.
4. Changes.
Almost a year ago to the day, Torquay United faced Enfield Town in Paul Wotton's first game in charge on the opening day of the 2024-25 season, and much has changed since then.
Only five of United's starting XI in 2025-26 also began against the Towners on that occasion; James Hamon, Jordan Dyer, Sam Dreyer, Jay Foulston and Cody Cooke. Dan Hayfield also started in 2024-25, but came off the bench in 2025-26.
5. A cameo from Aiden Edwards.
Aiden Edwards, the 17 year-old son of United assistant Mike Edwards, made a late cameo as a replacement for skipper Matt Worthington in the 93rd minute. Edwards featured on several occasions in pre-season and looks set to be involved in around the first time over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
