Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Doncaster Rovers played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 1:5.
Recent form
Doncaster Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.05 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Doncaster Rovers's games and 35% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 45%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Doncaster Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.19 per game. Doncaster Rovers takes 12.1 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Doncaster Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Doncaster Rovers | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.8 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.
Plymouth Argyle is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.05 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Doncaster Rovers is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.6 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Doncaster Rovers scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Doncaster Rovers is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 20% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Doncaster Rovers
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
| Doncaster Rovers | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 1:5 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 Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.00 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.05. The EFL League One average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 35% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Doncaster Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.