Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Peterborough United looks solid on their own turf with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (56% vs 48%) and higher xG efficiency (1.56 vs 1.12 xG For), indicating better quality in chance creation. Plymouth Argyle has poor away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Recent form for both teams is similar (Peterborough 2.0 PPG vs Plymouth 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage in home stats and higher scoring efficiency give them a real chance of victory. Nevertheless, Plymouth shows decent shot conversion (16%) and could exploit the hosts' defensive weaknesses, making a draw also a likely scenario.
Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Peterborough United played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Peterborough United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Plymouth Argyle has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Peterborough United scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.36. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.28 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Peterborough United's games and 44% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Peterborough United has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.26 per game. Peterborough United takes 13.0 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Peterborough United leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Peterborough United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (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 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
Peterborough United looks solid on their own turf with a 46% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (56% vs 48%) and higher xG efficiency (1.56 vs 1.12 xG For), indicating better quality in chance creation. Plymouth Argyle has poor away form with a 50% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-2), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Recent form for both teams is similar (Peterborough 2.0 PPG vs Plymouth 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage in home stats and higher scoring efficiency give them a real chance of victory. Nevertheless, Plymouth shows decent shot conversion (16%) and could exploit the hosts' defensive weaknesses, making a draw also a likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Peterborough United | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
Peterborough United is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Peterborough United · 1.6 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.
Peterborough United is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Peterborough United · 1.56 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Peterborough United scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Peterborough United · 1.08 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 44%. 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.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Peterborough United
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
| Peterborough United | Liga | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Peterborough United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Plymouth Argyle. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Peterborough United 0:1 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 Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
Peterborough United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.28. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Peterborough United's matches and 44% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Peterborough United and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Peterborough United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle?
The statistical background for Peterborough United 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.