Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Blackpool displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their ground, which constitutes a significant advantage in this matchup. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, with only 13% of their home matches ending in a clean sheet against them. Plymouth Argyle has weaker away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -2, as well as a high rate of 29% of away matches without scoring a goal. The recent form of both teams is balanced (Blackpool 0.8 PPG, Plymouth 1.4 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior xG statistics in home matches (1.25 vs Plymouth's 1.22 away) favor the hosts. I expect a hard-fought match with a slight edge for Blackpool, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the even quality of both teams in the table.
Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Blackpool has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.47. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.23 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Blackpool's games and 47% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 47%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Plymouth Argyle has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.17 per game. Blackpool takes 10.0 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Blackpool displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their ground, which constitutes a significant advantage in this matchup. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, with only 13% of their home matches ending in a clean sheet against them. Plymouth Argyle has weaker away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -2, as well as a high rate of 29% of away matches without scoring a goal. The recent form of both teams is balanced (Blackpool 0.8 PPG, Plymouth 1.4 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior xG statistics in home matches (1.25 vs Plymouth's 1.22 away) favor the hosts. I expect a hard-fought match with a slight edge for Blackpool, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to the even quality of both teams in the table.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackpool | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Plymouth Argyle is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.4 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Blackpool scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackpool
Over / Under - Plymouth Argyle
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackpool is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.27 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackpool
Plymouth Argyle
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Blackpool | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.70 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackpool's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Plymouth Argyle. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 0:4 Plymouth Argyle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle?
Blackpool score 1.23 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.23. The EFL League One average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Blackpool's matches and 47% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Blackpool and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Plymouth Argyle?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.